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Jamal bought 4 pounds of blueberries for $12. Which of the following proportions could be used to help him figure out how much 2 pounds would cost?

User Artdv
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Answer:

4lb/$12 = 2lb/d

Explanation:

User Yam Marcovic
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Answer:


\$6

Explanation:

we know that

Using proportion


(12)/(4)(dollars)/(pounds) =(x)/(2)(dollars)/(pounds)\\ \\ x=12*2/4\\ \\x=\$6

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