SOLUTION: The cost of bananas varies directly with their weight. Miguel bought 3 1/2 pounds of bananas for $1.12. Write an equation that relates the cost of the bananas to their weight. Then

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Question 108211: The cost of bananas varies directly with their weight. Miguel bought 3 1/2 pounds of bananas for $1.12. Write an equation that relates the cost of the bananas to their weight. Then find the cost of 4 1/4 pounds of bananas.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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3.5/1.12=4.25/x now cross multiply
3.5x=1.12*4.25
3.5x=4.76
x=4.76/3.5
x=1.36 cost of 4.25 pounds of bananas