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