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The cost of candy varies directly with the weight of the candy.at the local store,4 pounds of candy cost $9.32.write and solve an equation to find how much 2 1/2 pounds of candy would cost.

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Answer:

$6

Explanation:

First you divide $9.32 by 4.

The answer to that is $2.3375 so then you just add that twice and split it in half on the third time.

4.675,

then

5.84375. You round up to $6 dollars.

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