Nola purchased 2.5 pounds of cheese for $10.50. Her mother purchased 3 pounds of the same cheese for $12.60. The cost of cheese varies directly with the number of pounds purchased. How much does one pound of cheese cost?

cost per pound = $4.20

Step-by-step explanation:

Cheese cost per pound = ?

first for the cost per pound

cost per pound = total cost / pounds bought

cost per pound = $10.50 / 2.5 pounds

cost per pound = $4.20

to check the above answer is correct

cost per pound = total cost / pounds bought

cost per pound = $12.60 / 3 pounds

cost per pound = $4.20

Therefor, the cheese costs $4.20 per pound.