Question

Gina bought 2.3 pounds of red apples and 2.42 pounds of green apples.there were on sale for 0.75 a pound.how much did the apples cost altogether

Answer 1

2.3 + 2.42 =  4.72lbs     
4.72 x .75 =  $3.54

Answer 2

Answer:  The required cost of the apples altogether is $3.54.

Step-by-step explanation:  Given that Gina bought 2.3 pounds of red apples and 2.42 pounds of green apples.there were on sale for 0.75 a pound.

We are to find the cost of the apples altogether.

Total quantity of apples bought by Gina is

Q = (2.3 + 2.42) pounds = 4.72 pounds.

The cost of 1 pound of apple = $ 0.75.

Therefore, the cost of 4.72 pounds of apple is given by

$ (4.72 × 0.75) = $ 3.54.

Thus, the required cost of the apples altogether is $3.54.