division of decimals vs. multiplication

Question

nicholas scoops a few gum balls into his bag. when he weighs it, he finds that he scooped 0.76 pounds. about how much will the gum balls cost? cost per pound is $3.48. How would you do this problem using division? My daughter's assignment says to divide using decimals, but the only way I can think of to figure this out is to multiply: $3.48 X .76 = $2.64. Is there another way to do this problem using division?

Answer 1

If there is another way, I would call it non-standard...and confusing.  The way you have done it is the usual way.  I usually advise making the units work in such a problem.

 

$/1b * lb = $

Good luck!