Q. 5 tons of cement cost $1,100.00. What is the price per pound?$_____
Calculate total weight: Calculate the total weight in pounds, since 1 ton equals 2000 pounds.Total weight in pounds = 5 tons ×2000 pounds/ton = 10,000 pounds.
Calculate price per pound: Calculate the price per pound by dividing the total cost by the total weight in pounds.Price per pound = $1,100.00/10,000 pounds = $0.11 per pound.
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