Question

Mariana paid $6 for 5 pound of apples. How much will she pay for 3 pounds of apples?

Let x be the amount she will pay for 3 lbs.

A person is working at a constant rate. If he produces 15 details in 8 hours, how long does he need to work to produce 18 details?

Let t be the time he needs to produce 18 details.



Please write an equation and find the answer!

Answer 1

As for your first question:

`x=\$6(3/5)`

`x=\$3.6`

For the second question:

`t=8(18/15)\\t=9.6`