Q. 5 tons of topsoil cost $3,100.00. What is the price per pound?$_____
Convert to pounds: Convert the total weight from tons to pounds.We know that 1 ton is equal to 2,000 pounds.So, 5 tons is equal to 5×2,000 pounds.5×2,000=10,000 pounds.
Calculate price per pound: Calculate the price per pound.We have the total cost ($\(3\),\(100\).\(00\)) and the total weight in pounds (\(10\),\(000\) pounds).\(\newline\)To find the price per pound, we divide the total cost by the total weight in pounds.\(\newline\)\(\$3,100.00 \div 10,000 \text{ pounds} = \$0.31 \text{ per pound}.\)
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