Question

Jen's mother bought 45 pound of New England cherries for $245. How much would it cost her (in dollars) to buy one pound of New England cherries?

Answer 1

Explanation:

45 pounds cost 245 dollars

1 pound costs x

Set up a proportion

45/1 = 245 / x Cross Multiply

45x = 245 Divide by 45

45x/45 = 245/45

Answer x = $5.44