QuestionCalculate the total cost for pounds of beef at \$4.99 per pound.
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. The quantity of beef bought is pounds. The price per pound of beef is
3. The total cost is calculated by multiplying the quantity of beef bought by the price per pound
STEP 2
First, we need to convert the mixed number to an improper fraction to make the multiplication easier.
STEP 3
Convert the whole number and the fraction to have the same denominator.
STEP 4
Add the fractions together to get the improper fraction.
STEP 5
Now, we can calculate the total cost by multiplying the quantity of beef (in pounds) by the price per pound.
STEP 6
Plug in the values for the quantity of beef and the price per pound to calculate the total cost.
STEP 7
Calculate the total cost.
The total cost if she bought pounds of beef at a price of per pound is .
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