lex95 lex95
  • 23-08-2016
  • Mathematics
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How much will you pay for 5 pounds of shrimp if the cost is 2 pounds for $10.99?

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nysoaicapcy
nysoaicapcy nysoaicapcy
  • 23-08-2016
2 pounds for $10.99 means 1 pound for $5.495 => 5 pounds for $27.475
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texaschic101
texaschic101 texaschic101
  • 23-08-2016
2/10.99 = 5/x...2 lbs to 10.99 = 5 lbs to x
cross multiply
(2)(x) = (10.99)(5)
2x = 54.95
x = 54.95/2
x = 27.475 rounds to 27.48
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