Question

Ramon buys 3.5 pounds of strawberries for $8.75. At this rate, how many pounds of strawberries can Allison buy with $20.00?

Answer 1

Answer: 8 pounds of strawberries

Explanation:

$8.75 - 3.5 pound

? - 1 pound

1 pound - 8.75 ÷ 3.5 = 2.5

$2.50 = 1 pound

$20.00 = ?

$20 = 20 ÷ 2.5 = 8

$20.00 = 8

Allison can buy 8 pounds of strawberries with $20.00

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Answer 2

8 pounds

Explanation:

8.75 / 3.5 = 2.5

20/2.5 = 8