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 \text{ lb} \left(?\right) = $1.48$

Hint 3:

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