Understanding Grocery Store Pricing: Lesson on Adding Prices
In this lesson, we focus on how to add prices found in grocery store advertisements. We will explore the common abbreviations used, such as "lb" for pound and "oz" for ounce, and understand how to interpret these ads effectively. For instance, when purchasing 1 lb of grapes priced at $1.99 and 1 lb of boneless ham at $5.09, the total cost is calculated as $5.09 + $1.99, equaling $7.08. This skill is vital for making informed shopping decisions.
Understanding Grocery Store Pricing: Lesson on Adding Prices
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Lesson 3: Adding Prices Consumer Math p. 34-35
Grocery store ads list the prices of foods. Notice the abbreviations lb and oz(for pound and ounce) used in the sample ad shown below. Pkg. is an abbreviation for “package.”
Example: Exercise A • 1 lb. grapes 1 lb. ham Boneless Ham ………………………. lb $5.09 Grapes …………………………………. lb $1.99 $5.09 + $1.99 = $7.08