Four pounds of apples cost $5. Eght pounds of apples cost $10. If the total cost of apples, y varies directly with the

of pounds of apples purchased. x what is the cost of 6 pounds of apples? Round your answer to the nearest

hundredth

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Coreen

29 April, 09:51

Four pounds of apples cost $5. Eght pounds of apples cost $10. If the total cost of apples, y varies directly with the

of pounds of apples purchased. x what is the cost of 6 pounds of apples? Round your answer to the nearest

hundredth

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Randall Holmes · Answer 1

Well the cost of the apples can be found by dividing the price by the amount bought. ($5/4 or $10/8 = $1.25/lb). If you want to find the amount for 6 pounds just multiply it by the individual cost (6x$1.25 = $7.50)

Four pounds of apples cost $5. Eght pounds of apples cost $10. If the total cost of apples, y varies directly with theof pounds of apples purchased. x what is the cost of 6 pounds of apples? Round your answer to the nearesthundredth

Four pounds of apples cost $5. Eght pounds of apples cost $10. If the total cost of apples, y varies directly with the

of pounds of apples purchased. x what is the cost of 6 pounds of apples? Round your answer to the nearest

hundredth