Question

Two pounds of peaches at the farmers market cost $4.20.How much will 5 pounds cost?

Answer 1

one pound is 2.10 and 2.10 * 5 = 10.50

Answer 2

`2p...............4.20 \$ \\ 5p..................x \\ \\ x= (5*4.20)/(2)= 5*2.10 \\ \\ \boxed{x=10,5 \$}`