Question

If each pound of beef costs $3.20, how much does 3 1/2 pounds cost? Round to the nearest cent.

It costs $
for that amount.

Answer 1

$11.20. You would multiply 3.20(the dollar amount) by the amount of pounds(3.5) and you get 11.2

Answer 2

$11.20

Explanation:

We Know

1 pound = $3.20

3 1/2 or 3.5 = ?

We Take

3.20 x 3.5 = $11.20

So, it cost $11.20 for that amount.