SOLUTION: How many pounds do get for 3.60 if one pound cost 3.00
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Question 910224: How many pounds do get for 3.60 if one pound cost 3.00
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In words:
( dollars ) / ( dollars / pound ) = ( dollars ) x ( pounds / dollar )
and
( dollars ) x ( pounds / dollar ) = pounds
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You get 1.2 pounds
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