The amount he should pay for 5 pounds of mushrooms is $3.6
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
Given data is that,
Bowser bought 6 pounds of mushrooms at a rate of $4.32
At the same rate, determining that how much he should pay for 5 pounds of mushrooms is given by the rate formula.
Rate = total cost / total number of mushrooms
Now, Rate = 4.32 / 6
Let us assume, the cost for 5 pounds as 'x' dollars.
Therefore, Rate = x / 5
<u>To find the value of x, compare both the rates :</u>
⇒ 4.32 / 6 = x / 5
bringing 5 to the left side of the equation,
⇒ (4.32×5) / 6 = x
⇒ x = 21.6 / 6
⇒ x = 3.6 dollars
The amount he should pay for 5 pounds of mushrooms is $3.6
