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The cost of Brand V paper is proportional to the weight. If
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09 Apr 2020, 01:47
09 Apr 2020, 01:47
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The cost of Brand V paper is proportional to the weight. If 18 ounces of Brand V paper cost $ 3.06, what is the cost of 24 ounces of Brand V paper?
A. $4.08
B. $5.58
C. $6.12
D. $7.31
E. $7.59
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A. $4.08
B. $5.58
C. $6.12
D. $7.31
E. $7.59
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
Re: The cost of Brand V paper is proportional to the weight. If
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09 Apr 2020, 05:36
09 Apr 2020, 05:36
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Since cost is PROPORTIONAL to weight, we can use EQUIVALENT RATIOS
We'll compare cost/weight
Let x = the cost of 24 ounces of paper
So, we get: 3.06/18 = x/24
Cross multiply to get: (18)(x) = (24)(3.06)
Divide both sides by 18 to get: x = (24)(3.06)/18
ASIDE: From here, we can use estimation to find the value of x.
Notice that (24)(3.06) is a little bit bigger than (24)(3)
So, (24)(3.06) = a little bit bigger than 72, which we can denote as 72+
We get: (24)(3.06)/18 = 72+/18
= 4+ (a number a little bit bigger than 4)
A
We'll compare cost/weight
Let x = the cost of 24 ounces of paper
So, we get: 3.06/18 = x/24
Cross multiply to get: (18)(x) = (24)(3.06)
Divide both sides by 18 to get: x = (24)(3.06)/18
ASIDE: From here, we can use estimation to find the value of x.
Notice that (24)(3.06) is a little bit bigger than (24)(3)
So, (24)(3.06) = a little bit bigger than 72, which we can denote as 72+
We get: (24)(3.06)/18 = 72+/18
= 4+ (a number a little bit bigger than 4)
A
