Question

If three pounds of apples cost $5.25, how much will 10 pounds cost?

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Answer 1

10 pounds of apples will cost $17.50.

Explanation:

First, we need to find the unit rate.

$5.25/3 = $1.75

Now we need to multiply $1.75 by 10 pounds.

$1.75 × 10 = $17.50

Answer 2

10 pounds will cost $17.50

Explanation:

(5.25 / 3) * 10 = x

1.75 * 10 = x

17.50 = x