Question

The double number line shows that 5 pounds of avocados cost $9.

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Avocados

5

(pounds)

Cost

H

(dollars)

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9

Based on the ratio shown in the double number line, what is the cost for 1 pound of avocados?

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Answer 1

$1.8

Explanation:

Given :

5 pounds of avocado = $9

This means that 5 pounds of avocado cost $9; The cost of 1 pound of Avocado can be obtained thus ;

Let cost of 1 pound of avocado = a

5 pounds = $9

1 pound = a

Cross multiply

5 * a = $9 * 1

5a = 9

Divide both sides by 5

5a / 5 = 9/5

a = 1.8

Hence, 1 pound of avocado will cost $1.8