Question

The cost of CD cases, C, is directly proportional to the number of CD cases, n.The cost of 6 CD cases is $2.34. Find the cost of one CD case.

Answer 1

$0.39

Explanation:

You want the cost of one CD case if 6 of them cost $2.34.

Cost each

Let c represent the cost of one case. The problem statement tells you ...

6c = $2.34

Dividing by 6 gives you ...

c = $2.34/6 = $0.39

The cost of one CD case is $0.39.