Question

Ham was on sale for $3.99 per pound. Troy bought 2.5 pounds. How much did he spend on ham?

Answer 1

Answer:

Troy spent 9.975$ on 2.5 pounds of ham.

Step-by-step explanation:

1 pound(of ham)   ⇒   3.99$

                           

2.5 pounds (of ham)  ⇒  x$

                                 

By cross multiplication:

(2.5pounds×3.99$)÷1

= 9.975$

Therefore, Troy spent 9.975$ on ham .