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Michael receives $10.20 for every 6 pounds of blueberries he picks. If Michael picks 16 pounds of blueberries, how much money will he receive?

A) $16.80
B) $19.35.
C) $24.50
D) $27.20

User Eibersji
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Answer:

answer d : 27.20

User Wedens
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Explanation:

1. $10.20/6 = 1.7 = the amount Michael receives for 1 pound of blueberries

2. We know that for 12 pounds he will receive $20.40 and if we do 1.7*4 for the remaining four pounds then do $20.40 + (1.7*4) = $27.20, D

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