Question

Determine the cost of 5 pounds of bananas if 2 pounds cost 1.16.

Answer 1

Answer:

2.9

Step-by-step explanation:

1.16*2=2.32

1.16/2=.58

.58+2.32=2.9

Answer 2

Answer:

2.90

Step-by-step explanation:

We can solve it using proportion

5 pounds - x

2 pounds - 1.16

5:2 = x:1.16

x = (5*1.16)/2 = 2.90