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Bob expected to spend a total of $9.00 to buy a given amount of pasta salad at a fixed price per pound. However, the price of the salad was $0.20 more per pound than Bob had expected. Consequently, he spent $9.00 and bought 1/2 pound less of the salad.
How much did Bob spend per pound for the salad?
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  • $1.85
  • $1.90
  • $1.95
  • $2.00

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Bob expected to spend a total of $9.00 to buy a given amount of pasta salad at a fixed price per pound. However, the price of the salad was $0.20 more per pound than Bob had expected. Consequently, he spent $9.00 and bought 1/2 pound less of the salad.
How much did Bob spend per pound for the salad?
  • $1.80
  • $1.85
  • $1.90
  • $1.95
  • $2.00
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