Question

Kyle bought 2 1/5 pounds of apples for 3.52. how much would 1/4 of a pound of apple cost

Answer 1

0.40

Explanation:

We are to assume that the cost is proportional to the weight, so we have ...

cost/(1/4 lb) = 3.52/(2 1/5 lb)

Multiplying by 1/4, we have ...

cost = 3.52/(4×(2 1/5)) = 3.52/8.8 = 0.40

The cost of 1/4 lb of apples is 0.40.