Question

How would you set up this prportion

Four bags of radishes cost $8. How many bags can you buy for $4.

Answer 1

money over bags 8/4 X 4/y then cross slimplify and get your answer

Answer 2

We have an equation: ($4) / (?)= ($8) / (4 bags)

Cross multiply:
($8)* (?)= ($4)* (4 bags)
⇒ ?= $4* (4 bags)/ ($8)= 2 bags.
(Note that the unit- $- cancels out so you get the answer)

The final answer is 2 bags~