at the farmers market Laura bought three pounds of heirloom tomatoes. if the tomatoes are priced at $8 for 5 pounds, what did laura pay for her tomatoes?

Question

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Answer 1

$8:5 lb as X:3 lb

 

5X = $8*3

X = 24 / 5

X = 4.80