Question

One pound of nails cost $8.57. Carlos needs 2 3/4 pounds of nails. What will it cost him to the nearest cent?

Answer 1

$8.57/ 1 pound* (2 3/4 pounds)= $23.5675

Final answer: $23.57

Hope this would help~

Answer 2

2 3/4 is about 3 because there is only 1/4 left over
$8.57*3 = 35.70

which is about 26 or 25.70