Question

Justin purchased a 20 pound pumpkin for $9.80. How much did he pay per pound.

Answer 1

9.80 / 20 = 0.49.  Justin payed $0.49 per pound.  :P

Answer 2

Justin paid $0.49/pound for his 20 pound pumpkin.

This is determined by dividing the total amount paid ($9.80) by the pound total (20lbs).

9.80 / 20= 0.49