<PRE><B>Question 549214</B>
Let p = pounds

Let C = cost

C = 0.39p


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To find the cost at 39 cents per pound to buy 3.5 pounds of bananas, replace p with 3.5 and multiply by 0.39.


C = 0.39(3.5)

C = $1.365

We can say the cost is $1.36.


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