Question

3 tons of sand cost $3,900.00. What is the price per pound?

Answer 1

Explanation:

3ton ==> $3,900.00

1ton ===> $3,900.00/3 =$1,300.00

1 ton = 2204.623 pound

1 pound==> $1,300.00 / 2204.623 = $0.59 approx

Answer 2

65¢

Explanation:

3 tons of sand cost $3900

A ton is 2000 pounds

6000 pounds of sand cost $3900

3900/6000 = 0.65

65¢