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Organic apples are on special for $1.80 per pound. Does total cost vary

inversely or directly with the number of pounds purchased? Find the cost of
2.1 pounds of apples.
OA. Inversely; $1.17
B. Directly; $1.17
C. Directly; $3.78
D. Inversely; $3.78
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Final answer:

The total cost of organic apples varies directly with the number of pounds purchased. The cost of 2.1 pounds of apples is $3.78.


Step-by-step explanation:

The total cost of organic apples varies directly with the number of pounds purchased.

To find the cost of 2.1 pounds of apples, multiply the cost per pound ($1.80) by the number of pounds (2.1):

Total cost = $1.80/pound ∙ 2.1 pounds = $3.78


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