SOLUTION: bryce is buying peaches at a supermarket. the peaches are being sold at a cost of 5 puonds for $3. If bryce buys $18 worth of peaches how many peaches does he buy?

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Question 389098: bryce is buying peaches at a supermarket. the peaches are being sold at a cost of 5 puonds for $3. If bryce buys $18 worth of peaches how many peaches does he buy?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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$5 is to 3 lbs as $18 is to X lbs.
5%2F3=18%2FX
X=18%285%2F3%29
X=30
He buys 30 lbs.