Answer
17.5 pounds
Work Step by Step
Assume that p is the number of pounds of pasta.
514=p49 cross multiply
245=14p divide both sides by 14
245÷14=14p÷14 simplify
17.5=p
Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)
by Charles, Randall I.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0133281140
ISBN 13:
978-0-13328-114-9
Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-7 Solving Proportions - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 127: 36
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