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Kaci was trying to figure out how many pounds of Havarti cheese she could buy for $10, knowing that 3 pounds costs $7.50.

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Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation: 10*3/7.5

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Explanation:

First, find out how much one pound costs. 3 pounds costs $7.50, so divided 7.50 by 3.

7.50/3=2.50 So one pound costs $2.50. Now divide 10 by 2.50. 10/2.5=4

So Kaci can by 4 pounds of Havarti cheese for $10.

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