If 8 pounds peanuts costs $12, how much does 1 pound of peanuts cost? Use the answer to find how much 10 pounds will cost.

Answer 1

8 lbs peanuts cost $12.

1 lb will cost 1/8 $12 = 12/8 = 1 4/8 = 1 1/2 or $1.50.

10 lbs will cost 10* $1.50 = $15.00