Question

If 2 5/8 pounds of a certain candy cost $6, how much pounds of the candy can be purchased for $12?

Answer 1

Answer:

5 1/4 pounds can be purchased for $12 dollars

Step-by-step explanation:

$6 x 2 = $12

So:

2 5/8 x 2 = ?

21/8 x 2/1 = 48/8 = 5 1/4