Question #N85
A store sells apples for $2 per pound and oranges for $1.50 per pound. A customer buys 3 pounds of apples and 2 pounds of oranges. What is the total cost of the apples and oranges?
A. $7.00
B. $7.50
C. $8.00
D. $9.00
Correct Answer is: D
The cost of the apples is 3 pounds * $2/pound = $6. The cost of the oranges is 2 pounds * $1.50/pound = $3. The total cost is $6 + $3 = $9.