Question

How many pounds of blueberries can you buy for $1.00 if 1 pound is $4.00

Answer 1

1/4 lbs

Explanation:

We can use ratios to solve

1 lb x lbs

------------- = -----------

4 dollars 1 dollar

Using cross products

1*1 = 4x

Divide each side by 4

1/4 = x

You can buy 1/4 of a lb for 1 dollar