Question

5)5 pounds of

apples cost $10.
How much does a
pound cost?
(set up a
proportion)

Answer 1

$2

Explanation:

So, 5 lbs. of apples = $10

`(1)/(5) =(x)/(10)`

Then, you have to do cross products

5x=10

Divide each side by 5...

5x/5=10/5

x=2

Each pound of apples costs $2.

If you want to check your work, fill in the proportion.

`(1)/(5)= (2)/(10)`

`(1)/(5) =(1)/(5)`

Answer 2

one pound of apples costs $2

Explanation:

that is because when you divide 10 by 5 you get 2