Logo
Home Study Material Contact Search
AI Chat FREE
  1. mathematics
  2. basic math
  3. consider the following exam question and student s

Consider the following exam question and student solution. Determine whether the solution is correct. If...

50.1K

Verified Solution

Question

Basic Math

image

Consider the following exam question and student solution. Determine whether the solution is correct. If it is not correct, write a note to the student explaining why it is wrong and give a correct solution. Exam Question: A candy store sells chocolate for $6.57 per pound. The piece you want to buy weighs 0.48 pound. How much will it cost, to the nearest cent? (Neglect sales tax.) Student Solution: 0.48 +6.57 = 0.073. It will cost 7.3c. Select the correct answer below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. A. The student's solution is correct. B. The student's solution is incorrect. The student's division gives an answer that includes part of a cent. Fractional cents cannot be used. The correct answer in cents is (Simplify your answer. Round to the nearest cent as needed.) C. The student's solution is incorrect. The student's division gives an answer whose units are square pounds per dollar. The desired units are dollars. The correct answer in dollars is $ (Simplify your answer. Round to the nearest cent as needed.)

Answer & Explanation Solved by verified expert
Get Answers to Unlimited Questions

Join us to gain access to millions of questions and expert answers. Enjoy exclusive benefits tailored just for you!

Membership Benefits:
  • Unlimited Question Access with detailed Answers
  • Zin AI - 3 Million Words
  • 10 Dall-E 3 Images
  • 20 Plot Generations
  • Conversation with Dialogue Memory
  • No Ads, Ever!
  • Access to Our Best AI Platform: Flex AI - Your personal assistant for all your inquiries!
Become a Member

Other questions asked by students

Medical Sciences
1.2K views

Imagine you take a drug that increases the rate of Na reabsorption by your kidneys. All...

Basic Math
1.2K views

The equation x 3 3x 2 4 models the volume of a shipping container where...

Statistics
1.2K views

The Florida lottery has a game called Pick 4 where a player pays 1 and...

Calculus
1.2K views

4 Select the correct choice below and if necessary fill in the answer box within...

Algebra
1.2K views

Determine the eigenvalues of the matrix [3 -3] . Find at least one corresponding...

Algebra
1.2K views

x 4 16 raw the graph with the equation of y 1 1 1

Algebra
1.2K views

Use the graphs off and g to evaluate the function 2 32 110 fog 3

Accounting
1.2K views

Superior Markets, Incorporated, operates three stores in a large metropolitan area. A segmented...

Accounting
1.2K views

If the market rate of interest is 8%, the price of 6% bonds paying interest...

Accounting
1.2K views

Can anyone help me with my analysis assignment? I'm just having a hard time answering...

Accounting
1.2K views

I need help Presented below is information related to Tamarisk Inc.'s inventory. Determine...

Finance
1.2K views

P6-42 (similar to) Question Help (Related to Checkpoint 6.4) (Present value of a perpetuity) What...