1. The information given in the problem above, is:
- Austin purchases 2/3 of a pound of yum yum treats.
- Yum yum treats are $6.00 per pound (1 pound=$6.00).
2. Keeping this on mind you have: If 1 pound of yum yum treats is $6.00, how much is 2/3 of a pound?
1 pound------------$6.00
2/3 of a pound----x
x=(2/3)(6.00)/1
x=(2/3)(6.00)
x=12/3
x=$4.00
Therefore: How much does Austin pay?
The answer is: Austin pays $4.00.