The answer is the last one
Do cross multiplication.
Convert ounce to pound.
8 ounce is 0.5 lbs
x/0.5 = 17.95/1
x=8.975
Miss Lawrence spent about $8.98
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Her former rent is $ x
Twice the former rent: 2*x = 2x
$300 less than 2x: 2x - 300
2x - 300 = 550
Add 300 to both sides
2x - 300 + 300 = 550 + 300
2x = 850
Divide both sides by 2
2x/2 = 850/2
x = 425
Her former rent = $425
