Question

Nicole bought six pounds of apples at $1.50 per pound. The store had a discount of $2 off her total purchase. Nicole and her friend then divided the cost of the purchase evenly. Which expression can be used to determine how much Nicole and her friend each paid for the apples?
A)[(6 × 1.50) – 2] ÷ 2
B) 6 × 1.50 – 2 ÷ 2
C) 6 × [1.50 – (2 ÷ 2)]
D) 6 × 1.50 – (2 ÷ 2)

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer: (A)  [(6 x 1.5) - 2] ÷ 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the cost of 6 pounds of apples:

1 pound = $1.50

6 pounds = 6 x 1.5

Price after discount:

Discount = $2

Price after discount = (6 x 1.5) - 2

The cost is shared with her friend:

One person = [(6 x 1.5) - 2] ÷ 2

Answer: (A)  [(6 x 1.5) - 2] ÷ 2