The pet store sells dog food at the same price per pound. Six pounds of dog food costs \( \$ 4.50 \). Alana needs to purchase 10 pounds of food.
10 pounds cost: \( 10\text{ pounds} \times \$0.75 \)
Step 1 :Calculate price per pound: \( \frac{\$4.50}{6\text{ pounds}} \)
Step 2 :Price per pound: \( \$0.75 \)
Step 3 :10 pounds cost: \( 10\text{ pounds} \times \$0.75 \)