Question

The price of apples went down by $0.15 per pound. Kim bought 6 pounds of apples at the new price for a total of $8.88.

Write an equation to determine the original price per pound (p).
Find the original price per pound.

Answer 1

Answer: (p x 6)+8.88= $9.78

Step-by-step explanation:

multiply 0.15 by 6

6 x 0.15= 0.90

add that to 8.88 and you get $9.78

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