Molli purchased 8 apples for $2.96. While looking at her receipt, Molli divided $2.96 by 8. Why might Molli perform this calculation?



in order to find the total number of apples purchased
in order to find the total number of apples purchased

in order to find out how much she paid per apple
in order to find out how much she paid per apple

in order to calculate the total amount that she owes
in order to calculate the total amount that she owes

in order to calculate how much money she has left
in order to calculate how much money she has left

The correct answer is: in order to find out how much she paid per apple.

Molli might perform this calculation in order to find out how much she paid per apple.