Question

Suppose that 10 inches of wire costs 90 cents. At the same rate how many inches of wire can be brought for 65 cents

Answer 1

7.22 inches

Explanation:

If you divide 90 by 10 you would get the cost per inch which is 9 cents then if you divide 65 by 9 cents you would get the amount of wire which is 7.22 inches.