Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
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so, a = 5/4
The rice will cost $17.6 for serving 40 people
<h3><u>Solution:</u></h3>
We need to determine the cost of serving 40 people with rice
Arborio rice is purchased in 2-pound boxes for $1.99
The price of 1 pound box will be 
1 Pound (lb) is equal to 16 ounces (oz)
Therefore, the price of 16 ounces is $0.995
A cup of raw Arborio rice weighs 7 ounces and it serve 1 people

Therefore rice will cost $17.6 for serving 40 people