The price of gravel is $24 for every 3/8 ton. Kate wants to know the price of 2 tons of gravel at that rate. What is the price of 2 tons of gravel
First, we need to calculate how many 3/8 tons are in 2 tons:
2 tons = 4000 pounds
4000 pounds / (3/8) ton = 4000 pounds * (8/3) = 10666.67 pounds
Therefore, 2 tons is equivalent to 10666.67 pounds, which is equivalent to 10666.67 / 2000 = 5.33 3/8 tons.
Now, we can calculate the price of 2 tons of gravel:
5.33 3/8 tons * $24/3/8 ton = $24 * 5.33 = $128
Therefore, the price of 2 tons of gravel at the rate of $24 for every 3/8 ton is $128.