Puji paid $7.50 for three pounds of gummy candy.  On the same day, Pujis's friend was charged $5 for 2.5lb of gummy candy. Note: the price for 2 pounds of candy is $5.00.   Start off your answer like this This is a mistake because we know that 2 pounds of candy costs $5........explain further

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Puji paid $7.50 for three pounds of gummy candy. 

On the same day, Pujis's friend was charged $5 for 2.5lb of gummy candy. Note: the price for 2 pounds of candy is $5.00.

 

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This is a mistake because we know that 2 pounds of candy costs $5........explain further 

Pounds of candy (x)
Cost in dollars (y)
1
$2.50
2
3
$7.50
4
$10.00
5
$12.50
Transcribed Image Text:Pounds of candy (x) Cost in dollars (y) 1 $2.50 2 3 $7.50 4 $10.00 5 $12.50
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