Question

The double number line shows that 4 pounds of cherries cost $22 dollar
Select the double number line that correctly labels the cost of 1,2 3 pounds of cherries.
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A)
A 1 - $5.50 2-$11 3$16.50
(Choice B)
B 1- $6 2-$11.50 3-$17

Answer 1

Given:

Cost of 4 pounds of cherries cost $22

To FInd:

The cost of 1 pound, 2 pounds and 3 pounds of cherries

Solution:

Find the cost of 1 pound of cherries:

4 pounds = $22

1 pound = 22 ÷ 4

1 pound = $5.50

Find the cost of 2 pounds of cherries:

1 pound = $5.50

2 pounds = 5.5 x 2

2 pounds = $11.00

Find the cost of 3 pounds of cherries:

1 pound = $5.50

3 pounds = 5.5 x 3

3 pounds = $16.50

Answer: (A)  1 pound = $5.50,  2 pounds = $11 3, pounds = $16.50

Answer 2

Answer:

(A) 1 pound is 5.50 rs.

2 pounds is 11.3 rs

3 pounds is 16.50 rs