SOLUTION: If 6 pounds of tomatoes cost $10.80, how much will 5 pounds cost?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Misc -> SOLUTION: If 6 pounds of tomatoes cost $10.80, how much will 5 pounds cost?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 896782: If 6 pounds of tomatoes cost $10.80, how much will 5 pounds cost?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10.80/6=x/5
6x=10.80*5
6x=54.25
x=54.25/6
x=9.04