Find the Error A large box of spaghetti noodles contains 3 pounds and costs $2.40. A student said the unit cost is $1.20 per pound. Complete the statement to explain why the student was incorrect and find the correct answer.
The student found the unit cost for 2 pounds of noodles, not 3 pounds. To find the unit cost for 3 pounds, divide the total cost, $
by the number of pounds,
So, the cost per pound is $