Question

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1

Taylin buys 5 ounces of tea leaves for $2.35. At this rate, how much money does

she need to buy 12 ounces of tea leaves?

$5.04

2.355-0.47

0.47 1215.64

In problem 10, how would your work be different if you were asked how many

ounces of tea leaves Taylin could buy with $10?

Answer 1

Answer:a) $5.64 b) 21 ounces of tea leaves

Explanation:

Step 1

5 ounces of tea leaves can be bought with $2.35

1 ounce of tea can be bought with =$2.35/5 =$0.47

12 ounces at the same rate can be bought with

=12 x $0.47 = $5.64

b) 5 ounces of tea leaves can be bought with $2.35

? Ounces of tea leaves can be bought with $10

$2.35 =5 ounces of tea

$10 = ? ounces of tea

= (10 x 5)/2.35

=50/2.35

=21.27 rrounded to 21 ounces of tea leaves