2 tons of dirt cost $200.00. What is the price per pound?

Question

I amconfused on this tpoic and it is due preety soon.

Answer 1

Hi Tim:

1 ton = 2,000 pounds

2 tons = 4,000 pounds

$200 / 4,000 pounds = $.05 per pound (5 cents)

Answer 2

1 ton= 2000 lbs.; cost of 2 ton =$200

($200/2 ton ) x (1 ton/2000 lbs) = $ 0.05 per lb.