Question

Tom buys some apples at a local fruit stand. The fruit stand charges $3.00 for every 2 pounds. Find the price Tom pays for 12 pounds of apples.

Answer 1

$18.00

Explanation:

$3.00/2 pounds

12 = 6 * 2

6 * $3.00/6 * 2 pounds

= $18.00/12 pounds