Question

A store sells 4 cans of nuts for $7. How much would it cost you to buy 7 cans of nuts?

PLZ HELP!!!

Answer 1

12.25

i think thats right

cause you would divided the 7 by four to get you 1.75 then multiply it by 7

Explanation:

Answer 2

Concept: Proportions

1. You have a set up 4 cans : $7
2. You want to create a proportion to solve for x which is the cost of 7 cans of nuts
3. Hence its 4c/7d=7c/x
4. Cross multiply and you get 4x=49
5. x=12.25