Question

Manny bought 5 pounds of dog food for $8.00. At this rate, how much would 15
pounds cost? *

Answer 1

$24

Explanation:

5/8=15/x

cross product

8*15=5*x

120=5x

x=120/5

x=24

Answer 2

24 dollars

Explanation:

each pound is $1.60 and 15 times $1.60 equals 24