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A store sells 12 cans of nuts for $33. How much would it cost you to buy 5 cans of nuts?

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\bf \begin{array}{ccll} cans&\$\\ \cline{1-2} 12&33\\ 5&x \end{array}\implies \cfrac{12}{5}=\cfrac{33}{x}\implies 12x=165 \\\\\\ x=\cfrac{165}{12}\implies x=13.75

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Answer:

$13.75

Explanation:

Divide $33 by 12 to find out how much each can of nuts costs, which is $2.75. Now multiply that by 5 to get the cost of 5 cans of nuts. $13.75.

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