Question

If 2 pounds is equal to 3 dollars, which of the following is incorrect?
A. 28 pounds is 44 dollars
B. 23 pounds is 34.50 dollars
C. 11 pounds is 16.50 dollars
D. 10 pounds is 15 dollars

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the ratio of pounds to dollars, $\frac{3}{2}$ or 1.5.

Next test each option by multiply the pounds by that ratio.

A: 28*1.5=42

B: 23*1.5=34.5

C: 11*1.5=16.5

D: 10*1.5=15

You can see A is the incorrect answer as 28 pounds would be 42 dollars, not 44.