Question

it cost 4.25 to buy 3/4 lb. of cashews. How much would it cost to purchase 6 lbs. of cashews,

Answer 1

Answer:

4.25 = 3/4 lb.

17 = 3 lb.(Multiplying by 4 on both sides)

Therefore it would cost 34 to buy 6 lb.(Multiplying by 2 on both sides)

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