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max bought 2 3/4 punds of green apples, 1 5/8 pounds of yellow apples, and 1 5/8 pounds red apples. the total cost was $5.40. what is the total coast for one pound of apples if all apples cost the same
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max bought 2 3/4 punds of green apples, 1 5/8 pounds of yellow apples, and 1 5/8 pounds red apples. the total cost was $5.40. what is the total coast for one pound of apples if all apples cost the same amount per pound?

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2 3/4 + 1 5/8 + 1 5/8 =
2 + 1 + 1 = 4 (add the whole numbers)
3/4 + 5/8 + 5/8 = 6/8 + 5/8 + 5/8 = 16/8 = 2 (add the fractions)
4 + 2 = 6 total lbs

5.40 for 6 lbs = 5.40/6 = 0.90 (so the apples cost 90 cents per lb)
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