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The cost of 2 pounds of coffee is $17.95. To the nearest dollar, what is the cost of 5 pounds of coffee?

User Daanvn
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Answer:

$45

Explanation:

17.95/2 would be 8.975

then 8.975 times 5 would be 44.875

rounding it to the dollar would be about 45 dollars

hope this helps

User Christoffer
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Answer:

$45

Explanation:

17.95÷2 = 8.975

8.975 × 5 = 44.875

Round to $45

User Silviu
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