To solve this problem, we can use the following steps:
Determine the cost per pound for each candy:
Malted milk balls: $3.96 per pound
Licorice Bites: $2.64 per pound
Calculate the cost of ¼ pound of each candy:
¼ pound of malted milk balls = 1/4 x $3.96 = $0.99
¼ pound of Licorice Bites = 1/4 x $2.64 = $0.66
Add the costs together to get the total cost:
Total cost = $0.99 + $0.66 = $1.65
So, Jalen spent $1.65 for ¼ pound of each candy.
To check our answer, we can make sure that the units match up - in this case, we're dealing with pounds and dollars, so our answer of $1.65 makes sense.
