Question #N537
A store is selling apples for $1.50 per pound and oranges for $2.00 per pound. If a customer buys 3 pounds of apples and 2 pounds of oranges, what is the total cost, in dollars?
A. 5.50
B. 6.50
C. 7.50
D. 8.50
Correct Answer is: D
The cost of the apples is 3 pounds * $1.50/pound = $4.50. The cost of the oranges is 2 pounds * $2.00/pound = $4.00. The total cost is $4.50 + $4.00 = $8.50.