Question

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?

Answer 1

4lb/$12 = 2lb/d

Explanation:

Answer 2

`\$6`

Explanation:

we know that

Using proportion

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