stellacrigler
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  • 17-02-2021
  • Mathematics
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Three books cost $18.75. How much would 8 books cost?

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rococo908
rococo908 rococo908
  • 17-02-2021

Answer:

$50

Step-by-step explanation:

Create a proportion where x is the cost of 8 books:

[tex]\frac{3}{18.75}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{8}{x}[/tex]

Cross multiply and solve for x:

3x = 150

x = 50

So, 8 books would cost $50

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abriannapalmer0811
abriannapalmer0811 abriannapalmer0811
  • 17-02-2021

Answer: $50

Step-by-step explanation:

$18.75 divided by 3 = $6.25

$6.25 times 8 = $50

Hope this helps!!

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