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Apples cost $2.40 for 3 lb. At that rate, how many pounds of apples can you buy for $8.00?

User Jim Moody
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Hey there! :D

Divide 8 by 2.40.

8/2.4= 3 1/3

Multiply that by 3. (since you get 3 lbs of apples per every 2.40 you pay)

3*3 1/3= 10

You could buy 10 lbs of apples.

I hope this helps!
~kaikers
User GarryOne
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Hey there!

Here is your answer:

The proper answer to this question is "9 pounds".

Reason:

Just add....

2.40=3 pounds

2.40
+
2.40
____
4.80
+
2.40
____
7.20

Therefore you would be able to buy 9 pounds of apples with 80 cents left!

If you need anymore help feel free to ask me!

Hope this helps!

~Nonportrit
User Juandaco
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