I purchased 50 cases of ground beef.  Each case contains 40 lbs and cost $121.88 per case.   How much is the ground beef per pound?

To find the cost of the ground beef per pound, follow these steps:

1. Each case contains 40 pounds of ground beef.
2. Each case costs $121.88.

Now, divide the cost of one case by the number of pounds in the case:

\[
\frac{121.88}{40} = 3.047
\]

Thus, the ground beef costs **$3.05 per pound** (rounded to the nearest cent).

Would you like further clarification on any of the steps?

### Related Questions:
1. How much did you spend in total for all 50 cases?
2. If you sold the ground beef at $4.00 per pound, how much profit would you make per pound?
3. What is the percentage increase if the price per pound rises from $3.05 to $3.50?
4. If each case contained 50 lbs instead of 40 lbs, what would the cost per pound be?
5. How many pounds of ground beef did you purchase in total?

### Tip:
When comparing prices, always check the unit cost (per pound, per ounce, etc.) to make sure you're getting the best deal.

I purchased 50 cases of ground beef. Each case contains 40 lbs and cost $121.88 per case. How much is the ground beef per pound?

Learn how to calculate the cost per pound of ground beef by dividing the cost of each case by the number of pounds it contains. In this example, 50 cases of ground beef are purchased at $121.88 per case, each containing 40 lbs. This problem teaches essential unit price calculations for Grades 5-7.

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