Question

Suppose that 11 inches of wire costs 33 cents. At the same rate, how many inches of wire can be bought for 18 cents?

Answer 1

6in. = 18 cents

Explanation:

1. Find out how many inches it costs for one inch ( 33/11 = 3)

2. divide 18 by 3 and get 6.

Answer 2

Answer:6 inches

Explanation:

11inch=33 cents

1 cent can buy 11/33= 1/3 inches

18 cents can buy 18 * 1/3 = 6 inches