alfredcknox alfredcknox
  • 16-10-2017
  • Mathematics
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Suppose that 12 inches of wire costs 48 cents. At the same rate, how many inches of wire can be bought for 24 cents?

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aliyah3poyner1 aliyah3poyner1
  • 16-10-2017
6in is the answer
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altavistard altavistard
  • 16-10-2017
Use the equation of two ratios to solve this:

12 in                x
------------ = -----------      Cross multiplying, 48x = 12(24)        x=6 inches
48 cents       24 in
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