Question

The cost for 1 1/2 pounds of candy at Mr. Bulky’s is $7. At this rate, how much is 6 pounds of candy?

Answer 1

You can set this up as a proportion.
\(\dfrac{1.5}{7}=\dfrac{6}{x}\)
You just solve for x! :)

Answer 2

1.5 costs 6 dollars
therefore , 7 costs x ,
cross multiply

Answer 3

x * 1.5 = 7*6

Answer 4

solve

Answer 5

1.5 lbs costs $7. We are looking for how much 6 lbs will cost.