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2. A store spent $263.50 on 50 lb of bulk goods. What is the price per pound, in dollars, of the bulk goods? (a) Decide which estimate, 0.05, 0.5, 5, or 50, is closest to the actual answer. Explain your reasoning. (b) Solve the problem using long division. Show your work.

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Ugh. Long division. Gross.
So just count it out on your fingers. Around 5.
a. 5
b. 263.50/50 = $5.27
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