CPM Homework Help : MC1 Problem 8-85

If 1 $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$ pounds of bananas cost $1.48, how much would 2 $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$ pounds cost? Show your work or explain your reasoning.

Hint 1:

How much does one pound of bananas cost?

Hint 2:

1.5 lb (?) = $1.48

Hint 3:

Use the answer to find out how much 2.5 pounds should cost.