Raphael went to the store and bought 2 1/2 pounds of chicken for $9.00. At this rate, how much would it cost for 1, 2, and 3 pounds of chicken?
To find out how much 1 pound of chicken would cost, we divide the total cost by the total weight:
$9.00 / 2.5 pounds = $3.60 per pound
Therefore, 1 pound of chicken would cost $3.60.
To find out how much 2 pounds of chicken would cost, we simply multiply the cost of 1 pound by 2:
$3.60 x 2 = $7.20
Therefore, 2 pounds of chicken would cost $7.20.
To find out how much 3 pounds of chicken would cost, we again multiply the cost of 1 pound by 3:
$3.60 x 3 = $10.80
Therefore, 3 pounds of chicken would cost $10.80.