Question

Manuel bought 9 pounds of apples. He has eaten 1.5 pounds so far and has $15

worth of apples left. Write and solve an equation to find the cost of the apples
per pound to the nearest dollar. How much did the apples cost per pound?
please answer quick

Answer 1

• $2 per pound

Explanation:

Let the cost of apples be x

Then we have equation:

• (9 - 1.5)x = 15
• 7.5x = 15
• x = 15/7.5
• x = 2

Cost of apple: $2 per pound