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Suppose that 16 inches of wire costs 80 cents. At the same rate, how much in cents will 11 inches of wire cost

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55 cents is the answer I believe.


Divide 80 by 16, which is 5, multiple that by 11 and get 55

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Find the cost of 1 inch by dividing 80 cents by 16 inches, then multiply that cost by 11:


0.80 / 16 = 0.05 per inch.


11 inches x 0.05 = 0.55


It will cost 55 cents.

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