a) 3 1/4 pounds of apple costs $6.46
b) X pounds of apple costs $1.99X
c) Clare bought 2.59 pounds of apple
Step-by-step explanation:
Cost of apple per pound= $1.99
a) 3 1/4 pounds = 13/4 pound
Cost for 13/4 pounds of apple = 1.99(13/4)
= $6.46
b) cost for X pound = 1.99(X)
=$ 1.99X
c) money spent for apples = $5.17
Cost per pound = $1.99
Total weight of apple bought = 5.17/1.99
= 2.59 pounds of apple
