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Justin earns $0,10 for every 3 cans he recycles. At that rate, how much would Justin earn if he recycles 108
cans?
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User Zarathuztra
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All you need to do to answer is make a proportion and solve !

.10 = 3 cans
But how much equals 108 cans ?
We will name this $ amount “x”

.10 = 3
_______
X = 108

Cross multiply and solve !

(.10) * 108 = (3) * x
10.8 = 3x
10.8 / 3 = x
X = 3.6

Justin will earn $3.60 !!!
User Teknophilia
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justin will earn 3 dollars and 6 cents
User Muntasim
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