Question

Lamar spent $16.25 on peanuts.if he bought 2.6 pounds of peanuts,how much does one pound of peanuts cost

Answer 1

About 6.25 All you have to do is divide 16.25 by 2.6

Answer 2

The cost of one pound of peanuts is
`\$6.25`

Explanation:

Using proportion

`(16.25)/(2.6)(\$)/(pounds) =(x)/(1)(\$)/(pound)\\ \\x=16.25/2.6\\ \\x=\$6.25`