Bought 2 2/3 pounds of beef for $10.00 what is the cost per pound
well, just divide the cost by the weight:
($10.00)/(2 2/3 lb) = ($10.00)/(8/3 lb) = $3.75/lb
To find the cost per pound of beef, you need to divide the total cost by the total weight.
In this case, you bought 2 2/3 pounds of beef for $10.00.
To convert the mixed number 2 2/3 into an improper fraction, you multiply the whole number (2) by the denominator of the fraction (3), which gives you 6. Then, add the numerator (2) to get 8. So, 2 2/3 is equal to 8/3.
Now, let's do the calculation:
Total cost = $10.00
Total weight = 8/3 pounds
To find the cost per pound, divide the total cost by the total weight:
Cost per pound = Total cost / Total weight = $10.00 ÷ (8/3 pounds)
To simplify the division of fractions, invert the second fraction (8/3) and multiply:
Cost per pound = $10.00 × (3/8) = $30.00/8 = $3.75
Therefore, the cost per pound of beef is $3.75.