Question

Gwen bought 3 1/4 yards of fabric for $16.22. Write and solve an equation to determine how much 12 yards would cost.

Answer 1

3
`(1)/(4)`x = 16.22

x = 16.22 ÷ 3
`(1)/(4)` = 16.22 ×
`(4)/(13)` = 4.9907 ≈ 5

x = 5

Verification: 3
`(1)/(4)` × 5 = 16.25 ≈ 16.22

How much do 12 yards of fabric cost?

5 × 12 = $60