Question

At a local fruit stand, Pia spends $7.92 for 4 pounds of blackberries. How much can she expect to pay for 8 pounds of blackberries?At a local fruit stand, Pia spends $7.92 for 4 pounds of blackberries. How much can she expect to pay for 8 pounds of blackberries?

Answer 1

$7.92 / 4 lbs = x /8 lbs

multiply top and bottom by 2

15.84/8 lbs

it will cost $15.84 for 8 lbs