Sure, let's break down the problem step-by-step to find out how much it would cost to buy 150 pounds of feed when each 50-pound bag costs [tex]$5.95.
### Step 1: Determine the Number of Bags Needed
First, we need to figure out how many 50-pound bags are required to total 150 pounds.
To do this, we divide the total weight needed (150 pounds) by the weight of each bag (50 pounds):
\[
\text{Number of bags} = \frac{150 \text{ lbs}}{50 \text{ lbs/bag}} = 3 \text{ bags}
\]
So, you need 3 bags of feed to get 150 pounds.
### Step 2: Calculate the Total Cost
Next, we calculate the total cost by multiplying the number of bags by the cost of each bag.
Each 50-pound bag costs $[/tex]5.95. Since we need 3 bags, we perform the calculation:
[tex]\[
\text{Total cost} = 3 \text{ bags} \times \$5.95/\text{bag} = \$17.85
\][/tex]
### Conclusion
Therefore, the total cost to buy 150 pounds of feed, excluding sales tax, is $17.85.
