Question

At a local print shop, 15 copies can be made for $6. At this rate, how how many copies could be made for $16?

Answer 1

Answer= 40

Explanation:

if 15 copies = $6

then x copies = $16

cross multiply 15 copies

$240 = $6x

divide both sides by 6

240/6 = 6/6

40 = x