Q. 3 tons of topsoil cost $2,160.00. What is the price per pound?$____
Identify pounds in 1 ton: Identify the number of pounds in 1 ton. 1 ton =2,000 pounds
Calculate total pounds in 3 tons: Calculate the total number of pounds in 3 tons. 3 tons = 3×2,000 pounds = 6,000 pounds
Calculate price per pound: We have:Total cost of topsoil: $2,160.00Total weight of topsoil: 6,000 poundsCalculate the price per pound.Price per pound = $2,160.00/6,000 pounds
Perform division for price per pound: Perform the division to find the price per pound.Price per pound = $2,160.00/6,000=$0.36
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