Paul's mother asked him to get the following items
from the grocery store. The items and prices are
listed below.
|
spaghetti noodles
|
5 bags
|
$.89 per bag
|
|
potatoes
|
5 lb.
|
$.45 per lb
|
|
peanuts
|
2 lb.
|
$1.25 per lb
|
|
seedless watermelon
|
1
|
$2.75
|
|
bread
|
2 loaves
|
$.80 per loaf
|
Paul has $20. Before he gets to the check-out line,
he estimates the total price to make sure he has
enough money. He doesn't worry about sales tax because
there isn't any tax on groceries.
