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The cost of peanuts varies directly with the number of pounds. If 3 pounds of peanuts cost $6.30, what is the cost of 4.5 pounds

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you have to divide 6.30 by 3 for the price per pound, then you multiply the product by 4.5 thus you get your answer 9.45 pounds.
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The cost would be 9.45 for 4 pounds .
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