Measurement Exercise

Question

You go to a bulk candy store to buy some candy. The candy is priced per pound. For 1 pound of candy the price is $5.98. You decide you want to by 1/2 pound of candy because you only have three dollars. Which digital balance, a, b, or c, would you rather use to make sure you get the most candy for your money? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

$5.98 per pound x 1/2 pound = 5.98/2 =

$2.99 leaving one cent change, assuming tax is included

if taxes are not included, and there's any tax more than 1 penny, you can't afford 1/2 pound