Question

Suppose that 16 inches of wire costs 64 cents.

At the same rate, how much (in cents) will 44 inches of wire cost?
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Answer 1

Answer: 176 cents

Explanation:

Start by finding the rate of how much one inch of wire cost by divided 64 by 16

64/16=4

An inch of wire is 4 cents

Now multiply 44 by the 4 cents to find how much 44 inches of wire will cost

44x4=176