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Josh paid for 5 pounds of grapes with a $10 bill. He got back $7.50. What was the cost of 1 pound of grapes?

[A] $0.60
[B] $2.50
[C] $5.00
[D] $0.50

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Answer:

D, $0.50

Explanation:

10 - 7.50 = 2.5

2.5 / 5 = 0.50

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User MetaColin
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Explanation:

5 pounds of grapes $2.5 (10-7.5)

1 pound of grapes = $0.5 (2.5/5)

choice D

User Martin B
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