At the Tractor Supply Store, 2 pounds of seed cost $37.62.  If a farmer needs 10 pounds of seed, how much would it cost the farmer?

1. Break Down the Problem

To find out the cost for 10 pounds of seed, we first need to determine the cost per pound based on the information provided.

2. Relevant Concepts

We know:

• Cost for 2 pounds of seed = $37.62
• We need to find the cost for 10 pounds of seed.

3. Analysis and Detail

Step 1: Calculate the cost per pound.

$\text{Cost per pound} = \frac{\text{Total Cost for 2 pounds}}{2} = \frac{37.62}{2} = 18.81$

Step 2: Calculate the cost for 10 pounds.

$\text{Total Cost for 10 pounds} = \text{Cost per pound} \times 10 = 18.81 \times 10 = 188.10$

4. Verify and Summarize

The cost per pound was calculated correctly, and multiplying that cost by the desired weight gives us the total cost.

Final Answer

The total cost for 10 pounds of seed would be $188.10.