Answer:
Explanation:
Step one:
given data
cost of 2.5 pounds is $5.6
A. What is the cost of one pound of cheese? Type your answer in the box.
if 2.5 pounds is $5.6
the 1 pound will cost x
cross multiply we have
x=5.6/2.5
x=$2.24
B. Mrs. Peterson bought 4.75 pounds of cheese. How much money did Mrs. Peterson spend on cheese?
we know that 1 pound cost $2.24
therefore 4.75pound, she will spend= 4.75*2.24=$10.64
C. How could you find the cost for 5 pounds of cheese without finding the cost per pound?
we can use the rate for 2.5 pounds at $5.6
i.e 2.5 pounds at $5.6
5 pounds will cost x
cross multiply we have
x=5*5.6/2.5
x=28/2.5
x=$11.2