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If the number of candy canes is proportional to the price and 12 candy canes cost $3.00, how much would it cost for 20 candy canes?
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If the number of candy canes is proportional to the price and 12 candy canes cost $3.00, how much would it cost for 20 candy canes?

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12/$3=20/x is the formula. Then cross multiply to get 12x=60, so x=$5.
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