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) About Me  (Show Source):
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Set up a ratio.
1.4%2F1.75=X%2F1
X=1.4%2F1.75
highlight%28X=0.8%29
It would cost 0.80/lb.