The cost of oranges was $0.95 a pound. Henry bought 2.4 pounds. Find the amount he paid.

To find the total amount Henry paid for the oranges, you can multiply the cost per pound by the number of pounds he bought:

\[
\text{Total Cost} = \text{Cost per pound} \times \text{Number of pounds}
\]

Substituting the given values:

\[
\text{Total Cost} = 0.95 \, \text{dollars/pound} \times 2.4 \, \text{pounds} = 2.28 \, \text{dollars}
\]

Thus, Henry paid **$2.28** for the oranges.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions you might find interesting:

1. If Henry had bought 3 pounds instead, how much would he have paid?
2. What would the total cost be if the price of oranges increased to $1.10 per pound?
3. How much would Henry pay for 1.5 pounds of oranges at the original price?
4. If Henry received a discount of 10% on his purchase, how much would he save?
5. How does the cost of oranges compare to the cost of apples if apples are $1.20 per pound?

**Tip:** When calculating costs, always ensure to check if the units match (e.g., pounds with dollars per pound).

Discover how to calculate the total cost of oranges when the price is $0.95 per pound and the quantity purchased is 2.4 pounds. This example illustrates basic arithmetic and unit cost calculations, suitable for Grades 5-6.

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