Question

Which proportion models the following problem:

If you can get 3 oz of candy for $1.65, how much would it cost for 5 oz of candy?


3
1.65
=
5
x
1.65
3
​
=
x
5
​


5
1.65
=
x
3
1.65
5
​
=
3
x
​


x
3
=
1.65
5
3
x
​
=
5
1.65
​


1.65
3
=
5
x
3
1.65
​
=
x
5
​

Answer 1

$1.65

3

=

5

x

3

$1.65

Explanation:

you already have how much it would be if you brought 3oz . Now , all you have to do was put 5oz in that quotient.