Answer:
[tex]Total = \$5.94[/tex] ---- in dollars
[tex]Total = 594\ cents[/tex] ---- in cents
5 dollars 94 cents
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Pears
[tex]Weight = 2\frac{3}{4}\ lb[/tex]
[tex]Amount = \$0.76[/tex] per pound
Grapes
[tex]Weight = 2\frac{3}{4}\ lb[/tex]
[tex]Amount = \$1.40[/tex] per pound
Required
Determine the amount paid for the fruit in dollar and cents
First, we need to calculate the amount paid for each fruit.
This is calculated by multiplying the amount per pound by the number of pounds bought.
For Pears:
[tex]Total_{Pears} = 2\frac{3}{4} * \$0.76[/tex]
Convert fraction to decimal
[tex]Total_{Pears} = 2.75 * \$0.76[/tex]
[tex]Total_{Pears} = \$2.09[/tex]
For Grapes
[tex]Total_{Grapes} = 2\frac{3}{4} * \$1.40[/tex]
Convert fraction to decimal
[tex]Total_{Grapes} = 2.75 * \$1.40[/tex]
[tex]Total_{Grapes} = \$3.85[/tex]
Next, we add both amounts together to get the total amount spent in dollars.
[tex]Total = Total_{Pears} + Total_{Grapes}[/tex]
[tex]Total = \$2.09 + \$3.85[/tex]
[tex]Total = \$5.94[/tex]
Multiply by 100 to convert this amount to cents
[tex]Total = 5.94 * 100\ cents[/tex]
[tex]Total = 594\ cents[/tex]
And it can be represented as dollars and cents as:
5 dollars 94 cents
