Question

Chicken costs $3.20 per pound, and beef costs $4.59 per pound. How much more does 3 pounds of beef cost than 3 pound of chicken?

Answer 1

To find the difference, first calculate how much 3 pounds of each meat costs.

$3.20 × 3 = $9.60 for 3 pounds of chicken

$4.59 × 3 = $13.77 for 3 pounds of beef

Now, take the difference.

$13.77 - $9.60 = $4.17

Answer:

3 pounds of beef costs $4.17 more than 3 pounds of chicken.