Question

Select the correct answer.
Tony bought 48 roses for $24. How much do 24 roses cost?

Answer 1

To find out how much 24 roses cost, we can use the proportional method. If Tony bought 48 roses for $24, then we can set up a proportion: 48 roses / $24 = 24 roses / x Solving for x, we can cross-multiply: 48 roses * x = 24 roses * $24 Simplifying: 48x = 576 Dividing both sides by 48: x = $12 Therefore, 24 roses would cost $12.

Answer 2

We can start by setting up a proportion:

48 roses / $24 = 24 roses / x

where x is the cost of 24 roses.

To solve for x, we can cross-multiply:

48 roses * x = $24 * 24 roses

Simplifying both sides:

48x = $576

Dividing both sides by 48:

x = $12

Therefore, 24 roses cost $12.