Answer :
Data:
$2.40/lb
20% discount
To find the cost of 3 1/2 lb with the discount:
1. Find the cost of 3 1/2 lb without discount:
3 and 1/2 is equal to 6/2+1/2 =7/2
[tex]\frac{7}{2}\cdot2.40=8.4[/tex]2. As 3 1/2lb cost $8.4, find the discount:
[tex]8.4\cdot\frac{20}{100}=1.68[/tex]3. Substract from the cost of 3 1/2 the discount:
[tex]8.4-1.68=6.72[/tex]Then, the cost of 3 1/2 pounds with the 20% of discount is $6.72