Two dozens = 24 apples, and if 3 apples make 1 lb, it follows that, on average, 8 lbs are sold for $2

We then have the following PROPORTION: , with C being the cost of 100 lbs

Cross-multiply to get: 8C = 200

C, or cost of 100 lbs = 

That's how simple this is! 

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