Question

At Callum's Candies, it costs $42 for 12 kilograms of chocolate. At this rate, what amount of chocolate costs $7?

(a) Let A be the unknown amount of chocolate (In kilograms). Using the values below, create a proportion that can be used
to find A.
Values: A
42
-
12
7
(b) Use the proportion from part (a) to find the amount of chocolate that costs $7. Do not round any computations.
kilograms

Answer 1

Answer:2 kg

Explanation:

With the price being set at $42 for 12 kg you would set the problem up as if you are simplifying a fraction

12kg/$42= A/ $7

divide numerator and denominator by 6
$42 divided by 6 is $7

12kg divided by 6 is 2kg

2kg = A