Question

One pound of candies costs $3.50. How many pounds of candies can be bought for $7?

Answer 1

2 pounds

Explanation:

1. Set up a proportion:
   `(1)/(3.50) = (x)/(7.00)`
2. Cross multiply, then divide: 1 × 7.00 = 7.00, 7.00 ÷ 3.50 = 2
3. So, you can buy 2 pounds of candy for $7

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