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If 2 lbs of rice is $3. How much will 15 lbs of rice be?​

User Yashaswi N P
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Answer:

  • 15 lbs of rice will be costing $22.5.

Explanation:

  • 2 lbs = $3
  • => 1 lbs = $1.5
  • => 15 lbs = 1.5 x 15
  • => 15 lbs = $22.5

Conclusion:

Hence, 15 lbs of rice will be costing $22.5.

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User Artem L
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Answer:

$22.50

Explanation:

First, find the amount one pound of rice cost, by dividing 3 with 2:

3/2 = 1.5

1 lb of rice = $1.50

Next, multiply the amount each pound costs with the amount you are trying to find:

15 x $1.50 = 22.50

$22.50 is your answer.

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