Q. 5 tons of bark cost $32,400.00. What is the price per pound?$____
Convert to pounds: Convert the total weight from tons to pounds.We know that 1 ton equals 2,000 pounds.Therefore, 5 tons equals 5×2,000 pounds.Calculation: 5×2,000=10,000 pounds.
Calculate price per pound: Calculate the price per pound.We have the total cost ($\(32\),\(400\).\(00\)) and the total weight in pounds (\(10\),\(000\) pounds).\(\newline\)Price per pound = Total cost / Total weight in pounds.\(\newline\)Calculation: \(32,400.00 / 10,000 pounds = \)\(3\).\(24\) per pound.
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