Question

4pounds of tomatoes for 6 dollars what was the cost per pound of tomatoes

Answer 1

x = $1.50; The cost per pound of tomatoes is $1.50

Explanation:

We can the cross method.

4 pounds = $6

1 pound = x

4x = 6*1

4x=6

4x/4 = 6/4

x= 1 1/2 or $1.50

x = $1.50

The cost per pound of tomatoes is $1.50

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Answer 2

$1.50

Explanation: