SOLUTION: Garrett purchases 3 1/4lbs of lean beef for $8.16. Explain his purchase as a unit price

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Question 481651: Garrett purchases 3 1/4lbs of lean beef for $8.16. Explain his purchase as a unit price
Found 2 solutions by jorel1380, Alan3354:
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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3.25n=8.16
n=8.16/3.25=2.511/lb..

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Divide the # of dollars by the # of pounds.
You get dollars per pound.
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Divide the # of pounds by the # of dollars.
You get pounds per dollar.