Question

An embroidered placemat costs $2.95. An embroidered tablecloth is similar to the placemat. The ratio of the corresponding sides is 1:4. How much would you expect to pay for the tablecloth? $16.20 $23.60 $12.60 $47.20

Answer 1

Let x be the cost of the tablecloth.

the ratio is 1:4

$2.95 / x = 1 / 4

2.95*4=x

x= 11.80

tablecloth price: 2.95*4=$11.80

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