Question

A 3 pound package of ground beef sells for $6. At this rate, if John buys 10 pounds of

ground beef, how much would he pay?

Answer 1

$20

Explanation:

3 pounds of beef is 6 dollars.

6 divided by 3 is 2. Therefore, each pound cost $2.

He wants to buy 10 pounds of beef.

9 pounds would be $18.

Add 1 pound, which is $2 and you will get $20.

Therefore, he would pay $20!~

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