Drew spent $38.97 on 3 1/4 pounds of shrimp, how much does 1 pound of shrimp cost?

Question

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Answer 1

This is a ratio problem. We have a price for one amount, and so we need to compare to find the price of another.

$38.97 / 3.25 lbs = x / 1 pound

Multiply both sides by 1 pound:

$38.97 * 1 lbs / 3.25 lbs = x

$38.97 / 3.25 = x

$11.99 = x