Question

Bill paid $2.49 for 5 pounds of rice. What could be cost of 9 pounds

Answer 1

`\boxed{\sf Cost \ of \ 9 \ pounds \ rice =\$ 4.482}`

Given:

5 pounds rice cost $2.49

To Find:

Cost of 9 pounds rice

Explanation:

5 pounds rice cost $2.49

1 pound rice will cost $
`\sf (2.49)/(5)`

So,

9 pounds rice cost = 1 pound rice cost × 9

= $
`\sf (2.49)/(5) * 9`

= $0.498 × 9

= $4.482

Answer 2

First, divide.

2.49 / 5 = $0.498 per pound

Second, multiply.

0.498 * 9 ≈ $2.48

Best of Luck!