SOLUTION: The cost of peaches varies directly with the number of pounds bought. If 3 pounds of peaches cost $4.50, find the cost of 505 pounds.

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Question 125869This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra
: The cost of peaches varies directly with the number of pounds bought. If 3 pounds of peaches cost $4.50, find the cost of 505 pounds. This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The cost of peaches varies directly with the number of pounds bought. If 3 pounds of peaches cost $4.50, find the cost of 505 pounds.
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x/505 = 4.5/3
x = 1.5*505
x = $757.50
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Cheers,
Stan H.