Question

A grocer can buy strawberries for $1.38 per pound. Write an equation relating c, the cost, and p, the pounds of strawberries. A strawberry order cost $241.50. How many pounds did the grocer order?A strawberry order cost $241.50 how many pounds did the grocer order

Answer 1

ANSWER

175 pounds

EXPLANATION

The grocer buys strawberries for $1.38 per pound.

Let the cost be c.

Let the pounds of strawberries be p.

Since they cost $1.38 per pound, it means that the cost of the strawberries is:

c = $1.38p

The strawberry order cost $241.50. This means that:

241.50 = 1.38p

Divide both sides by 1.38:

p = 241.50 / 1.38

p = 175 pounds

The grocer ordered 175 pounds.