Q. 2 tons of fertilizer costs $2,240.00. What is the price per pound?$_____
Identify pounds in 1 ton: Identify the number of pounds in 1 ton. 1 ton =2000 pounds
Calculate total pounds in 2 tons: Calculate the total number of pounds in 2 tons. 2 tons = 2×2000 pounds = 4000 pounds
Given data and price per pound: We have:Cost of 2 tons of fertilizer: $2,240.00Total weight in pounds: 4000 poundsFind the price per pound.Price per pound = $2,240.00/4000 pounds
Perform division for price per pound: Perform the division to find the price per pound.Price per pound = $2,240.00/4000=$0.56
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