suppose that 18 inches of wire costs 54 cents. At the same rate, how much (in cents) will 36 inches of wire cost?

Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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GIven the statement:

Suppose that 18 inches of wire costs 54 cents

Determine the cost of 36 inches of wire.

Solution:

In order to determine the cost of 36 inches of wire, we simply need to divide it by 18, then multiply the quotient by 2.

= 36/18

= 2

= 2 (54 cents)

= $1.04 

Final answer:

= $1.04