Question

Peanuts cost $12.00 for 2.5 pounds.How much for 1 pound

Answer 1

4.8

Step-by-step explanation:

divide 12.00 by 2.5 to find the unit rate which is 4.8.

Answer 2

$4.80

Explanation:

Make a proportion

$12 for 2.5 pounds, and $x for 1 pound

12/2.5=x/1

x/1 is equivalent to x

12/2.5=x

Divide

x=4.8

So, one pound of peanuts costs $4.80