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If 2.5 pounds of a certain grain cost $1.75, how much will 5.3 pounds of the grain cost?

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Answer:

$3.71

Explanation:

User DarrenRhodes
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since u know 2.5 pounds cost 1.75 then find out how many 2.5s are in 5.3
5.3/2.5 = 2.12
then multiply by 1.75 to get 3.71
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