Luz bought 3.6 pounds of apples. The store charged \( \$ 1.29 \) for 1 pound. How much did Luz pay for the apples?

Luz paid a total of \( 3.6 \text{ pounds} \times 1.29 \frac{\$}{\text{pound}} = \$4.644 \). Rounding to two decimal places, she spent approximately \( \text{\$4.64} \) for the apples! To avoid any problems when making similar calculations, remember to keep an eye on the decimal places! It's easy to accidentally move them while multiplying or dividing. Always double-check your math with a calculator to confirm your findings!