In order to solve this problem, Create Proportional Relationship. Let x be number of pounds of orange you could buy when you have $12. 5/3= 12/x Cross Multiply. 12×3= 36 5×x= 5x Turn it into a Equation. 5x= 36 Isolate the Variable. 5x÷5= 36÷5 x=7.2 7.2 Pounds of Oranges is the answer Hope it helps.