Question

The table below shows the cost per pound of different vegetables.

Prices of Vegetables
Vegetable
Cost (per pound)
Potatoes
$3.89
Squash
$4.68
Carrots
$1.67
Cucumbers
$2.59

What is the estimated cost for 7.8 pounds of potatoes?
$16
$24
$32
$40

Answer 1

To estimate the cost for 7.8 pounds of potatoes at $3.89 per pound, you can use the following calculation:

\[
\text{Cost} = \text{Weight} \times \text{Cost per pound}
\]

So,

\[
\text{Cost} = 7.8 \, \text{pounds} \times 3.89 \, \text{dollars/pound}
\]

Calculating this:

\[
\text{Cost} = 7.8 \times 3.89 = 30.402
\]

The estimated cost for 7.8 pounds of potatoes is approximately $30.40. Among the provided options, $32 is the closest estimation.

So, the answer is **$32**.