Question

If 5 bags weigh the same as 3 blocks, how many blocks will 9 bags weigh?

OA) 3 blocks
OB) 4.4 blocks
OC) 5.4 blocks
OD) 15 blocks

Answer 1

oc

Explanation:

5 times .6 equals 3

9 times .6 equals 5.4

Answer 2

Answer: C. 5.4 Blocks

Explanation:

Given information

5 bags = 3 blocks

Set variable

Let x be the number of blocks

Constructure proportional equation

`(3)/(5) } ~=~(x)/(9)`

Cross multiply the fraction

`(3)~*~(9)~=~(5)~*~(x)`

`27~=~5x`

Divide 5 on both sides

`27~/~5~=~5x~/~5`

`\Large\boxed{x=5.4~blocks}`

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