Question

1. margie bought 1\frac{1}{2} pounds of tomatoes for $2.00 per pound, \frac{1}{4} pound of onions for $1.60 per pound, and 1 pound of apples for $1.65 per pound. how much did she pay for her total purchase? $5.25 $4.05 $5.05 $5.45

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate cost of tomatoes

$1\frac{1}{2}\times2=(1 + \frac{1}{2})\times2=1\times2+\frac{1}{2}\times2=2 + 1=3$

Step2: Calculate cost of onions

$\frac{1}{4}\times1.60 = 0.4$

Step3: Calculate cost of apples

$1\times1.65=1.65$

Step4: Calculate total cost

$3 + 0.4+1.65=5.05$

Answer:

$5.05$