Question

The cost of 8 pounds of watermelon is $19.60. How many pounds of watermelon can a

person buy with $53.90?

Answer 1

22 pounds of watermelon

Explanation:

First find cost per pound
19.60/8=2.45
$2.45 per pound
Then divide $53.90 by $2.45 to determine how many pounds you can buy
53.90/2.45=22
22 pounds of watermelon