Norman purchased 3.5 lb. Of his favorite mixture of dried fruits to use in a trail mix. The total cost was $16.87. How much does the fruit cost per pound?

$4.82

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that:

The total cost of the fruit is $16.87

And Norman purchased 3.5 lb of his favorite mixture of dried fruits.

The cost of the fruit per pound can be calculated by dividing the total cost of fruit by the total amount of pounds of fruit purchased.

i.e.

The cost of the fruit per pound = $16.87/3.5

The cost of the fruit per pound = $4.82

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