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) About Me  (Show Source):
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In words:
( dollars ) / ( dollars / pound ) = ( dollars ) x ( pounds / dollar )
and
( dollars ) x ( pounds / dollar ) = pounds
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+3.6%2A%28+1+%2F+3+%29+=+1.2+
You get 1.2 pounds