SOLUTION: If 12 lb of potatoes cost $17.00, how much would 18 lb of potatoes cost?

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Question 1128795: If 12 lb of potatoes cost $17.00, how much would 18 lb of potatoes cost?
Answer by Quadratic1600(28) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ok if 12 Ib costs 17$
Than 6 In costs 8.50$
18Ib = 6Ib × 3
18Ib = 8.50$ × 3
18Ib = 25.50