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George spend $17.25 on pecans and

peanuts at a farmer's market. He bought
3 1/2 pounds of pecans
for $3.20 per pound
and 5 1/2 pounds of peanuts. What was the
price per pound for the peanuts George
purchased?

George spend $17.25 on pecans and peanuts at a farmer's market. He bought 3 1/2 pounds-example-1
User Rudy Bunel
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11.2 for pecans
6.05 left for peanuts
6.05 / 5.5
Therefore the answer is 1.10
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