Question

In winter, the price of apples suddenly went up by $0.75 per pound. Sam bought 3 pounds of

apples at the new price for a total of $5.88.

Answer 1

There, the original cost of apples per pound was $ 1.21

The new cost of apples per pound in winter = $ 1.21 + $ 0.75 = $ 1.96

Sam bought 3 pounds at the rate of $ 1.96 per pound

Hence, he paid 3 x $ 1.96 = $ 5.88

Explanation: