Question

The cost for 1 1/2 pounds of candy at Mr. Bulky’s is $7. At this rate, how much is 6 pounds of candy?

Answer 1

$28 because 1 1/2 x 4=6 and 7x4=28

Answer 2

Answer:

$28

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: The cost for $1\frac{1}{2}$ pounds of candy at Mr. Bulky’s is $\ 7$.

To Find:  At this rate, how much is $6$ $\text{pounds}$ of candy.

Solution:

Cost of $1\frac{1}{2}$ $\text{pounds}$ of candy at Mr.Bulky's$=\ 7$

Cost for $1$ $\text{pounds}$ of candy at Mr.Bulky's$=\frac{\text{total cost of candy}}{\text{pounds of candy}}$

                                        $\frac{7}{\frac{3}{2}}$

                                        $\frac{7\times2}{3}$

                                        $\ \frac{14}{3}$

Now,

Cost of $6$ $\text{pounds}$ of candy

                                        $\text{cost of one pound of candy}\times\text{total candy}$

                                        $\frac{14}{3}\times6$

                                        $\ 28$

Hence $6$ $\text{pounds}$ of candy is of  $\ 28$