SOLUTION: A 5-pound bag of sugar costs 1.90.What is the cost in dollars of a 2 pounds of the sugar?

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Question 963632: A 5-pound bag of sugar costs 1.90.What is the cost in dollars of a 2 pounds of the sugar?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+2%2F5+=+.4+
+.4%2A1.9+=+.76+
The cost is $0.76