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Jennifer bought 2 1/2 pounds of ham for $9.50. how much did she pay per pound?

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Answer:

The answer is $4.75.

Explanation:

Turn 2 1/2 into an improper fraction.

It'll be 4/2.

Then divide - $9.50 รท 4/2

The answer is $4.75.

To be sure, you can multiply 4.75 x 2 which equals 9.50.

User Hackerinheels
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Answer:

3.80 per pound

Explanation:

User Jamal Zare
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