1. The pet store has a treat bar that sells treats for dogs. The price for 3 lb of Carob Cookies is $8.25. The price for is 5 lb of Ginger Bears is $12.75.

One customer spent $21.60 on dog treats. He purchased 6 lb of Carob Cookies. How many pounds of Ginger Bears did he purchase? Write an equation for this situation.

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1.	The pet store has a treat bar that sells treats for dogs. The price for 3 lb of Carob Cookies is $8.25. The price for is 5 lb of Ginger Bears is $12.75.

One customer spent $21.60 on dog treats. He purchased 6 lb of Carob Cookies. How many pounds of Ginger Bears did he purchase? Write an equation for this situation.

anonymous · Answer

@Preetha  plz help me

anonymous · Answer

If 3lb of Carob Cookie costs $8.25, then 6lb will cost 2*8.25=$16.5.
On the other hand, if 5 lb of Ginger Bears cost $12.75, then 1lb will cost 12.25/5=$2.45. Given that the sum of the  products is $21.6, we are mathematically saying that  16.5+2.45n=21.6 and n=(21.6-16.5)/2.45=2.08(pounds)

anonymous · Answer

soo... thats the answer to my problem and the equation too? Wow Thx!

anonymous · Answer

No problem.