SOLUTION: if the price of candy is .40 cents per pound how much is 1/4 pound of candy cost

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Question 627328: if the price of candy is .40 cents per pound how much is 1/4 pound of candy cost
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, ewatrrr:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Total Cost = (Cost per pound)*(Number of Pounds)

Total Cost = (0.40)*(1/4)

Total Cost = 0.10

So it costs 0.10 dollars or 10 cents

Note: Some stores may only charge by the whole number of pounds. So you may have to buy 1 full pound at 40 cents.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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