Question

Apples are on sale for 1.20 a pound. Logan bought 3/4 of a pound. How much money did he spend in all

Answer 1

1 pound of apples = 1.20

As a number problem, 3/4 of a pound of apples will cost (1.20 * 3/4).

1.20 * 3/4 = 0.90

Logan spent $0.90 all together.

Answer 2

$1.20                    3($1.20)
-------- * (3/4 lb) = ------------ = $0.90   (cost of 3/4 lb of apples)
  1 lb                          4 lb