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55 tons of rocks cost $5,500.00\$5,500.00. What is the price per pound?\newline$\$_____

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Q. 55 tons of rocks cost $5,500.00\$5,500.00. What is the price per pound?\newline$\$_____
  1. Convert tons to pounds: Convert tons to pounds.\newline11 ton = 2,0002,000 pounds.\newline55 tons = 5×2,000=10,0005 \times 2,000 = 10,000 pounds.
  2. Calculate price per pound: Calculate the price per pound.\newlineTotal cost = $5,500.00\$5,500.00.\newlineTotal weight = 10,00010,000 pounds.\newlinePrice per pound = $5,500.00/10,000=$0.55\$5,500.00 / 10,000 = \$0.55.

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