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How much does 7 3/4 yd of silk ribbon cost if 4/5 yd costs $5.60?

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You will get the answer on cross multiplying

31/4 = x
4/5 = $5.6
(31/4 x 5.6)/4/5 = x
(31/4 x 5.6) x 5/4 = x
x = $54.25

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