Question

Marisol buys 3 pounds of cheese and 3 pounds of sausage for a total cost of $36. The sausage costs $2.00 less per pound than the cheese. What is the combined cost of 1 pound of cheese and 1 pound of sausage?

A)16
B)12
C)8
D)6

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Answer 2

3 pounds of cheese + 3 pounds of sausage = $36

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Divide by 3 through :
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1 pound of cheese + 1 pound of sausage = $36 ÷ 3
1 pound of cheese + 1 pound of sausage = $12

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Answer: $12 (Answer B)
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