SOLUTION: The cost of peaches varies directly with the number of pounds bought. If 3 pounds of peaches cost $4.50, find the cost of 505 pounds.
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: The cost of peaches varies directly with the number of pounds bought. If 3 pounds of peaches cost $4.50, find the cost of 505 pounds.
This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The cost of peaches varies directly with the number of pounds bought. If 3 pounds of peaches cost $4.50, find the cost of 505 pounds.
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x/505 = 4.5/3
x = 1.5*505
x = $757.50
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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