Question

If 20 pieces of gum cost $5.00, then at the same rate, what is the greatest number of pieces of gum Harrison can buy with $7.40

Answer 1

Harrison cab but with 7.4$ the total of 29.6 pieces of gum.

Explanation:

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This aritmethic is the three rule:

20 gum --> 5 $

then

X gum ----> 7.4 $

then

X = [(7.4)*(20)]/5

X = 29.6 gum

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