Question

8kg ham costs $12/kg. find the cost per pound.

Answer 1

Answer:

The cost per pound is: $5.45 per pound

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

8kg ham costs $12/kg

To determine

Find the cost per pound

As

1 kg = 2.2 pounds  

Weight of 8kg in ponds = 8 × 2.2 = 17.6 ponds

Cost of ham/pound = $12/2.2 pounds

                                 = $5.45 per pound

Thus, the cost per pound is: $5.45 per pound