Eli wanted to order candy online. Company A is offering 2 1/2 pounds of chocolate for $32.50. How much is Company A charging per pound of chocolate?

Step-by-step explanation:

Step one:

given

amount of pound= 2 1/2 in decimal notation= 2.5 pounds

cost of 2.5 pounds= $32.5

Step two:

Required

we want to find the charge per pound

if 2.5 pounds cost $32.5

   1pound will cost x

cross multiply we have

x= 32.5/2.5

x=$13

The cost per pound is $13

honeycrisps have skyrocketed to about $4.50 per pound

the answer would be 1 1/72

step-by-step explanation:

you can rewrite the equation by separating the parts and then solving individually:

10-9=1

1/8 - 1/9=

find l c d and then combine:

1 1/72