tylejay09 tylejay09
  • 19-11-2020
  • Mathematics
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A pound of ground beef costs $5. what is the cost of 1/2 pound?

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amd44913254494 amd44913254494
  • 19-11-2020

Answer:

$2.50

Step-by-step explanation:

x/5 = 1/2

x is equal to 1 because it is half of the total and 1 is half of 2.

5 is equal to 2 because it is the whole amount and 2 is also the whole amount.

If you then solve for x by doing

5(1) = 5

5/2 = 2.5

You get 2.5 or $2.50.

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Ellexy
Ellexy Ellexy
  • 19-11-2020

Answer:

simple $2.50

Step-by-step explanation:

1 pound is $5 so half of that is $2.50

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