Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Ratio and Proportion - Review Exercises - Page 374: 38

Answer

Ans: 5.6 grams of ground beef will cost 15.63 dollars.

Work Step by Step

Let's assume the costing is x dollars. Now, we will write the proportion for the given details $\frac{3.5 pounds}{9.77 dollars} = \frac{5.6 pounds}{x dollars}$ so. $ 3.5\times x= 5.6\times 9.77$ (Same units cancelled) Now divide both sides by 3.5. $\frac{3.5 x}{3.5} = \frac{54.71}{3.5}$ $ x = 15.63 $ 5.6 grams of ground beef will cost 15.63 dollars.
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