Question

Rosemary buys 5 pounds of ground meat for $16.45. How much would 3 pounds of meat cost at the same rate?

Answer 1

9.87

Explanation:

5 pounds-> 16.45

1 pound->3.29

3 pounds->9.87

Answer 2

$9.87

Explanation:

first, find the cost per pound:

$16.45: 5 pounds

divide both sides of the ratio by 5

$3.29: 1 pound

Then, multiply both sides by 3 to find the cost for 3 pounds

$9.87: 3 pounds