David's mom paid $2.40 for a 3/4 pound box of cereal. How much is that per pound?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-28T19:27:49

#color(magenta)("The cost per pound" = $3.20#

To find the cost per pound, we need to divide the cost by the pound purchased by it.

#=$2.4div3/4#

#=$2.4xx4/3#

#=($9.6)/3#

#=$3.20#

#therefore# #color(magenta)("The cost per pound" = $3.20#

~Hope this helps! :)