Taylor B.
asked • 10/13/20The price of strawberries varies directly with the weight of the strawberries purchased. Two pounds of strawberries cost $6. What is the cost of 7 pounds of strawberries?
Linda M. answered • 10/13/20
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S=kW. S=price of strawberries, K=constant, W=weight
6=k2. Solve for K: k=3 when you divide both sides by 2. K is the price per pound.
S=3(7)
S=$21
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