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Decimal Applications

Solve the following application problems.

Word Problem	Answer
Jerry ordered 4 items online. He is charged $\displaystyle \${2.43}$ per pound for shipping. The items weighed $\displaystyle {2.3}$ pounds, $\displaystyle {2.2}$ pounds, $\displaystyle {5}$ pounds, and $\displaystyle {4}$ pounds. How much will he be charged for shipping? *Round to the nearest cent.*	dollars
Abi bought dog food for an animal rescue shelter. She bought $\displaystyle {12}$ bags that weighed $\displaystyle {5.9}$ pounds each and $\displaystyle {6}$ bags that weighed $\displaystyle {8.7}$ pounds each. How many pounds of dog food did she buy? *Round your answer to the nearest tenth.*	pounds of dog food