Question

If the Pixie Sticks cost 4.50 per pound and Nicholas spends 8.10, How many pounds did he purchase?

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Answer 1

Explanation:

Nicholas has purchased 1.8 pounds of pixie sticks.

Jane has purchased 3.0 pounds of Jolly ranchers.

Explanation:

Cost of 1 pounds of pixie sticks = $4.50

Let the number of pixie sticks = x

Total money spend on x pounds of pixie sticks = $8.10

Nicholas has purchased 1.8 pounds of pixie sticks.

Cost of 1 pounds of Jolly ranchers = $3.25

Let the number of Jolly ranchers = y

Total money spend on y pounds of Jolly ranchers = $9.75

Jane has purchased 3.0 pounds of Jolly ranchers.