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Suppose that 17 inches of wire costs 51 cents.

At the same rate, how much (in cents) will 13 inches of wire cost?

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Answer:

$0.39

Explanation:

51/17 = 3

$0.03 per inch

0.03 × 13 = 0.39

$0.39

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