SOLUTION: 3 pounds of dough cost $15. How many pounds can you buy with $45

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Question 993784: 3 pounds of dough cost $15. How many pounds can you buy with $45
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"3 pounds of dough cost $15" so 1 pound costs 15/3 = 5 dollars.

45/5 = 9, which means you can buy 9 pounds of dough.