Question

The store is selling lemons at 2 for $1.50. Each lemon yields about 2 tablespoons of juice. How much will it cost to buy enough lemons to make a 10-inch lemon pie requiring 3⁄4 cup of lemon juice?

Answer 1

$4.50

Explanation:

3/4 cups = 12 tablespoons

$1.50 yields 4 tablespoons

12 / 4 = 3 purchases at $1.50 = $4.50