Long-grain rice costs $0.72/lb. How much would 2.7 lb of long-grain rice cost?

A. $0.19

B. $1.90

C. $1.94

D. $1.95

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Lukas

8 February, 01:55

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Harper Woods · Answer 1

If $.72 per 1lb, then $x per 2.7lb, by using proportional property:

.72/1 = x/2.7 cross multiply

x = (.72) * (2.7) = $1.94

Long-grain rice costs $0.72/lb. How much would 2.7 lb of long-grain rice cost?A. $0.19B. $1.90C. $1.94D. $1.95