5 tons of dirt cost $500.00. What is the price per pound?
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The price per pound can be calculated by dividing the total cost by the number of pounds.
1 ton is equal to 2000 pounds.
So, 5 tons would be equal to 5 x 2000 pounds = 10,000 pounds.
Therefore, the price per pound would be $500.00 divided by 10,000 pounds.
$500.00 / 10,000 pounds = $0.05 per pound.
So, the price per pound is $0.05.