Question

Seven pounds of grapes cost 10.43. How much would 3 pounds cost?

Answer 1

3 pounds of grapes will cost $4.47.

Answer 2

To answer this we will find the unit rate by dividing. Lets do it:-

10.43 ÷ 7 = 1.49
1 pound of grapes = $1.49

CHECK OUR WORK:-

1.49 × 7 =  10.43
we were RIGHT!!!

Now lets multiply to see how much 3 pounds would cost. 

1.49 × 3 = 4.47

CHECK OUR WORK:-

4.47 ÷ 3 = 1.49
We were RIGHT!!

So, 3 pounds of grapes cost $4.47. 

Hope i helped ya!!