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  • 22-03-2021
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Maria purchased 1/2 pound of cheese for $3.50 at a farmer's market. What would be the cost for 4 pound of cheese?

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clarch19
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  • 22-03-2021

Answer:

$28

Step-by-step explanation:

use a proportion:

$/lb = $/lb

3.5/1/2 = x/4

cross-multiply:

1/2x = 14

x = 28

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