Question

Darlene received $18.70 for 22 pounds ofaluminum cans. How much did she receive perpound?I

Answer 1

Answer:

The amount she can receive per pound is:

$\text{ \ 0.85}$

Explanation:

Given that Darlene received $18.70 for 22 pounds of aluminum cans.

$22\text{ pounds }\rightarrow\text{ \ 18.70 }$

We can find the cost per pound by dividing both sides by 22;

$\begin{gathered} 22\text{ pounds }\rightarrow\text{ \ 18.70 } \\ \frac{22}{22}\text{ pounds }\rightarrow\frac{\text{ \ 18.70}}{22}\text{ } \\ 1\text{ pound }\rightarrow\text{ \ 0.85} \end{gathered}$

Therefore, the amount she can receive per pound is:

$\text{ \ 0.85}$