Question

The melons are three for $ 8, how many can you buy for $ 25? Which proportion is correctly stated?

A. 3/8 = 25/x
B. 8/25 = x/3
C. 8/3 = 25/x
D. x/8 = 25/3

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

The melons are 3 for 8 dollars, this means each melon is worth 8/3 dollars, this is the first proportion in the expression. In this proportion the numerator is the value of money so 25 will be the numerator in the other proportion.

8/3=25/x, C