Gumballs Sour Straws Jellybeans Gummy Bears SWEET SUGA *all prices shown ar $3.48 $6.59 $5.17 $3.25 1. Nicholas scoops a few gumballs into his bag. When he weighs it, he finds that he scooped 0.76 pounds. About, how much will the gumballs YOUN CUST?

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**Dividing by a Decimal - Sweet Sugar Prices**

Nicholas and his sister Jane are shopping at Sweet Sugar and have decided to spend the $20.00 allowance they each received. Prices are per pound, and they are as follows:

- **Gumballs**: $3.48
- **Sour Straws**: $6.59
- **Jellybeans**: $5.17
- **Gummy Bears**: $3.25

**Problem 1:**

Nicholas scoops a few gumballs into his bag. When he weighs it, he finds that he scooped 0.76 pounds. About how much will the gumballs cost?

Solution:

To find the cost, multiply the weight of the gumballs (0.76 pounds) by the price per pound ($3.48).

**Problem 3:**

Nicholas has decided to buy 1.5 pounds of candy necklaces. How much will the candy necklaces cost?

*(The price per pound for candy necklaces is not provided in this document, so ensure to verify the price in another source if needed.)*

*Note: Price calculations may involve rounding. Be sure to consider this in your final total.*
Transcribed Image Text:**Dividing by a Decimal - Sweet Sugar Prices** Nicholas and his sister Jane are shopping at Sweet Sugar and have decided to spend the $20.00 allowance they each received. Prices are per pound, and they are as follows: - **Gumballs**: $3.48 - **Sour Straws**: $6.59 - **Jellybeans**: $5.17 - **Gummy Bears**: $3.25 **Problem 1:** Nicholas scoops a few gumballs into his bag. When he weighs it, he finds that he scooped 0.76 pounds. About how much will the gumballs cost? Solution: To find the cost, multiply the weight of the gumballs (0.76 pounds) by the price per pound ($3.48). **Problem 3:** Nicholas has decided to buy 1.5 pounds of candy necklaces. How much will the candy necklaces cost? *(The price per pound for candy necklaces is not provided in this document, so ensure to verify the price in another source if needed.)* *Note: Price calculations may involve rounding. Be sure to consider this in your final total.*
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In given question cost of each product on per pound given 

Gumballs   $ 3.48

Sours straws  $6.59

Jelly beans   $5.17

Gummy bear   $3.25

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