Question
Michael owns a butcher shop. Gary brings in a 718 lb steer to be butchered. Michael charges
$2146 to butcher the animal for Gary. What is the cost per pound that Gary pays for the
butchering of his steer?
$2146 to butcher the animal for Gary. What is the cost per pound that Gary pays for the
butchering of his steer?
Answers
Steve
no proportions here - just a unit rate
$2146/718lb = (2146/718) $/lb ...
$2146/718lb = (2146/718) $/lb ...