Week 1 CAPT Problem - 9th Grade

A Trip to the Deli

Use the deli price list shown below to answer questions 1-6.

Prices per pound Bologna $ 2.59 Salami $ 2.29 Turkey Breast $ 3.49 Ham $ 3.70 Roast Beef $ 4.25 American Cheese $ 1.59 Vermont Cheddar Cheese $ 1.90 Swiss Cheese $ 1.89 Provolone Cheese $ 2.10 NO TAX ON DELI ITEMS

1. How much will it cost to purchase 1/2 pound of bologna and 3/4 pound of turkey breast?

2. At the deli counter you order 2 3/4 pounds of salami, 6 1/2 pounds of turkey breast and 1.5 pound of bologna for a family picnic. To the nearest tenth of a pound, what is the total weight of the sandwich meat?

3.There are 20 slices of American Cheese per pound (1 pound equals 16 ounces). How many ounces does a slice of American Cheese weigh (to the nearest 10th of an ounce)?

4. The deli was forced to increase prices by 15 percent. What will a pound of roast beef cost after the increase? (round to the nearest cent)

5. What costs more 3 1/4 lbs. of American Cheese and 1 1/2 lbs. of Provolone Cheese or 2 3/4 lbs. of Turkey Breast?

6. What weighs more? 9 pounds of cheese or 9 pounds of roast beef? _____