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If 5 pounds of potatoes cost $3.75. How much do 12 pounds of potatoes cost?

User RDelorier
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1 pound equals $0.75 so if you times 0.75 by 12 you’ll get $9
User Bernard Moeskops
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5 pounds= 3.75

12 pounds= x

5x= 12*3.75

5x=45

12 pounds costs $9

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