Question

A caterer needs to buy 22 pounds of pasta to cater a wedding. At a local store, 8 pounds of pasta cost $12. How much will the caterer pay for the pasta there? work shown please.

Answer 1

1. 8/$12=21/$x then cross multiply.

2. 1/$1.5, we're looking for cost so $1 is more reasonable

3. $31.5

Explanation:

12x 21/ 8 = 31.5