SOLUTION: If a man spent 1.40 for 1 3/4 pounds of nails how much would a pound of nails cost?

SOLUTION: If a man spent 1.40 for 1 3/4 pounds of nails how much would a pound of nails cost?

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Question 314149: If a man spent 1.40 for 1 3/4 pounds of nails how much would a pound of nails cost?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Set up a ratio.

It would cost 0.80/lb.
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