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If it is $5.25 for 1 pound of bananas what is the cost of 3.5 pounds

A) $18.37
B)$18.38
C)$19
D)$10.50
Hurry pls

User Man
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Answer:

18.38 B

Explanation:

let x be the cost of 3.5 pounds

5.25/1 = x/3.5

5.25=x/3.5

18.375=x

since you can't buy 3.5 pounds with 18.37 (1 penny short), you need 18.28

User Andy Taw
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The answer should be B) $18.38
User Stonebig
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