Question

If 2 pounds of strawberries cost $4.50,how much would 3 pounds cost?

Answer 1

I believe the answer is $6.75 because if you divide 4.50 by 2 you will get ______ and then you have to add that to 4.50 and you get your answer of $6.75

Answer 2

4.50 ÷ 2 = 2.25

2.25 × 3 = 6.75

Check:- 

2.25 + 2.25 + 2.25 = 6.75

SO, 3 pounds of strawberries cost $6.75. (WOW! That is expensive)

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