A can of ham weighing 7.73 pounds costs $11.86. What does the ham cost per pound? ( round to the nearest cent)
I have no clue
It is 1.62
7.73 lbs x (cost/lb) = 11.86
11.86/7.73 = ?
I don't get 1.62
To calculate the cost per pound of the ham, you need to divide the total cost of the ham by its weight in pounds.
To find the cost per pound, follow these steps:
1. Divide the total cost of the ham by its weight in pounds:
$11.86 รท 7.73 = $1.537054473
2. Round the result to the nearest cent (two decimal places):
The rounded cost per pound of the ham is $1.54.
Therefore, the ham costs $1.54 per pound.