Question

If 4 pounds of meat serves 10 people, how many pounds are needed to serve 17 people?

Kevin traveled 623 miles in 7 hours. At the same rate, how many miles will he travel in 9 hours?

On a scale drawing, 1/4 inch equals 1 foot. If the length of the room on a scale drawing is 5 1/4 inches, how long is the room?

If 7 pencils cost $0.84, find the cost of 10 pencils.

Answer 1

4/10=.4 pounds of meat per person .4*17=6.8 pounds
623/7=89 miles per hour 89*9=801 miles
If 1 foot is equal to 1/4 inch then 5, 1/4 inch increments would be 6 feet
.84/7=.12 cents .12*10=$1.20 dollars