Question

12 rotten tomatoes are usually found in every four boxes. How many

rotten tomatoes would likely be found in 14 boxes?

Answer 1

42 rotten tomatoes would likely be found in 14 boxes.

Explanation:

Since
`(12)/(4) = (3)/(1)` , there are 3 rotten tomatoes in every box.

`(3 * 14)/(1 * 14) = (42)/(14)`

3 * 14 = 42, so 14 boxes contain 42 rotten tomatoes.