Solve the problem.One pound of an ingredient yields 3 cups of the final product. How many pounds of this ingredient will be required by a recipe that yields 5 cups of the final product?

A. 1 lb
B. 18 lb
C. 1 lb
D. 4 lb


Answer: A

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