Question

Lamar spent $16.25 on peanuts.if he bought 2.6 pounds of peanuts,how much does one pound of peanuts cost

Answer 1

Answer:

The cost of one pound of peanuts is $\ 6.25$

Step-by-step explanation:

Using proportion

$\frac{16.25}{2.6}\frac{\ }{pounds} =\frac{x}{1}\frac{\ }{pound}\\ \\x=16.25/2.6\\ \\x=\ 6.25$

Answer 2

About 6.25 All you have to do is divide 16.25 by 2.6