To calculate the total cost of potting soil that Arun needs to buy, we can follow these steps:
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First, convert the mixed number \(8 \frac{3}{4}\) to an improper fraction.
\(8 \frac{3}{4} = \frac{8 \times 4 + 3}{4} = \frac{32 + 3}{4} = \frac{35}{4}\) pounds.
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Next, we calculate the cost for 1 pound of potting soil, which is $0.60 per pound.
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Now, we multiply the weight of the potting soil by the cost per pound:
\[ \text{Total Cost} = \left(\frac{35}{4}, \text{pounds}\right) \times (0.60 , \text{dollars/pound}) \]
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Performing the multiplication:
\[ \text{Total Cost} = \frac{35}{4} \times 0.60 = \frac{35 \times 0.60}{4} = \frac{21}{4} = 5.25 \]
Thus, the total cost of potting soil that Arun should buy is $5.25.
So, the answer to type in the box is:
$$ 5.25 $$