SOLUTION: Marty bought 5 lbs. of apples for 98 cents a pound. a week later, she bought 7 lbs. of apples for 74 cents. what was the average price per pound that marty paid for apples?

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: Marty bought 5 lbs. of apples for 98 cents a pound. a week later, she bought 7 lbs. of apples for 74 cents. what was the average price per pound that marty paid for apples? This question is from textbook

Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
We'll do the "average" in arithmetic,
For the 1st week, Marty spent:
5 lbs *$0.98/lb= $4.90
A week later, Marty spent:
7 lbs* $0.74/lb= $5.18
So for the average, ($4.9+$5.18)/2
= $5.04/lb. Thus is the average Marty paid per pound for the apples
Thank you,
Jojo