Question

Melons cost $1.59 a pound. Jenna wants to buy two melons. She puts two melons on the scale and finds that they weigh six pounds. How much will the melons cost?

Answer 1

Answer:

$19.08

Step-by-step explanation:

If two melons each weigh 6 pounds, together they will weight 12 pounds (6 + 6 = 12).

You have to multiply 12 by $1.59 to get the answer.

12 (1.59) = $19.08

Answer 2

1 pound cost = $1.59

6 pound cost = $1.59 × 6 = $9.54