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6 September, 05:50

Mrs. Cranston bought five bottles of water for $0.90 each and 8 pounds of meat. She paid a total of $26.90 for these items, not including tax. What was the price per pound of the meat?

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  1. 6 September, 05:56
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    Water = 5 bottles * $0.90 = $4.50

    meat = 8 pounds * x amount.

    Total = water + meat prices = $26.90

    26.90 = $4.50 + 8x

    22.40 = 8x

    2.8 = x

    The price per pound of meat is $2.80.
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