Question

An 8- pound bag of apples costs $17.50.What is the unit price?

Answer 1

17,50:8 = $2,18
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Answer 2

To find the answer to this we will set up a proportion. Lets do it:-


`(8)/(17.50) = (1)/(x)`

Now we will cross multiply:-

7.50 · 1 = 17.50

Next we will divide:-

17.50 ÷ 8 = x

x = 2.18

So, $2.18 per pound of apples.

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