pre-algebra word problem

Question

5 cans for $2.76, each can is $0.552. How much for one can?

Answer 1

Kayla, I think you have the answer already :-)

 

If 5 cans cost 2.76, one can costs .552

 

But since you can't have .552 (which would be 55 cents plus 2 tenths of another cent) round the .552 down to...

 

55 cents for one can.

 

Hope this helps!

 

Matt in NY