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

User PMah
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Answer:

$24

Explanation:

5/8=15/x

cross product

8*15=5*x

120=5x

x=120/5

x=24

User Angelo Marcotullio
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Answer:

24 dollars

Explanation:

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

User Daniel Chikaka
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