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It a deli Charges $2.24 for &
8ounces ham how much will
it Charge for 6ounces?​

User Michael Chudinov
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Answer:

$1.68

Explanation:

Since 8 ounces of deli charges $2.24, 1 ounce costs $0.28 because 2.24 divided by 8 is 0.28. Then, you multiply 0.28 by 6 since you are trying to find how much 6 ounces of deli costs. 0.28 times 6 is equal to 1.68. So, 6 ounces of deli costs $1.68.

User Spir
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Answer:

$1.68

Explanation:


(8)/(2.24)=(6)/(x) \\8x= 6(2.24)\\8x= 13.44\\x= 1.68

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