Question

If 10 pounds of sugar cost $18.54, how much will 15 pounds of sugar cost?
a.

$45
b.

$8.98
c.

$35.32
d.

$27.81

Answer 1

Well we know that 10 pounds of sugar costs $18.54, but we must figure out how much it will cost for 15 pounds. Since 5 is half of 10 then we must assume that when adding 5 pounds of sugar we will be increasing the price by half of what it already is. So what would be half of $18.54?

Answer 2

so 18.54 half is 9.27 right?

Answer 3

Yep, so add those together and you have your answer.

Answer 4

thank you so much!!

Answer 5

No problem. I'm glad I could help. ;)