Q. 5 tons of sand cost $5,300.00. What is the price per pound?$_____
Convert tons to pounds: First, we need to determine the total number of pounds in 5 tons, since sand is priced per ton but we want to find the price per pound.1 ton is equal to 2000 pounds.So, 5 tons is equal to 5×2000 pounds.
Calculate total pounds: Now, let's calculate the total number of pounds in 5 tons.$\(5\) \text{ tons} \times \(2000\) \text{ pounds/ton} = \(10\),\(000\) \text{ pounds}.
Find cost per pound: Next, we have the total cost of \(5\) tons of sand, which is \(\$5,300.00\). We will use this information to find the cost per pound.\(\newline\)To find the price per pound, we divide the total cost by the total number of pounds.\(\newline\)Price per pound = Total cost / Total number of pounds
Calculate price per pound: Now, let's calculate the price per pound. Price per pound = \(\$5,300.00 / 10,000\) pounds
Perform division: Performing the division to find the price per pound. Price per pound = \(\$0.53\)
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