Question

Julie bought 4&1/4 pounds of spinach for $5.10. Using the unit rate,how much would 3&1/2 pounds of spinach cost ? Show work. Please answer I don’t understand!!!

Answer 1

$4.20

Explanation:

Easy.. Do a proportion

1) 4.25 3.5

------- = --------

$5.10 x

2) cross multiply

4.25x = (5.10) (3.5)

3) Simplify

4.25x = 17.85

4) Divide 17.85 by 4.25

5) $4.20

6) Thank me :D