Inactive Tutor answered 04/23/19
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Solve by setting up a proportion.
8/3 = x/600
Cross multiply to solve for x.
8 * 600 = 4,800
4,800 / 3 = 1,600
Answer: 1,600 pounds
Crystal S.
asked 04/22/19If 8pounds equals 3 dollars how many pounds would it be for 600 dollars
Inactive Tutor answered 04/23/19
Solve by setting up a proportion.
8/3 = x/600
Cross multiply to solve for x.
8 * 600 = 4,800
4,800 / 3 = 1,600
Answer: 1,600 pounds
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