thegreenhornet7 thegreenhornet7
  • 01-03-2017
  • Mathematics
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Use a ration box to solve this problem carmen bought 5 pencils for 75 cents at this rate how much would she pay for a dozen pencils

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klocheckmalfo
klocheckmalfo klocheckmalfo
  • 01-03-2017
5 : 75
12 : X
Cross multiply then divide
12*75 = 900
900÷5= 180

$1.80
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Аноним Аноним
  • 01-03-2017
For 5 pencils, she pays = $0.75
So,for 1 it is = 0.75/5 = 0.15

Now, for 12 pencils, it would be: 0.15 * 12 = 1.80

In short, Your Answer would be $1.80

Hope this helps!
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