Question

Mr. Cannon is purchasing 2 pounds of meat that cost $2.80 per pound. How much change should Mr. Cannon receive if he gives the cashier $20.00?

Answer 1

Explanation:

The problem could be solved this way:

2.80 2

20.00 X

Taking this into account, the problem could be solved this way:

20.00 X 2 / 2.80 = 14.28

The answer is: Mr. Cannon receives 14.28 pounds.