document.write( "Question 314149: If a man spent 1.40 for 1 3/4 pounds of nails how much would a pound of nails cost? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #224570 by Fombitz(32388)\"\" \"About 
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Set up a ratio.
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\n" ); document.write( "It would cost 0.80/lb.
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