Question

3 ice cream cones cost $7.50. At this rate, how much do 2 icecream cones cost?

Answer 1

We know that

• 3 ice cream cones cost $7.50.

To find the cost of 2 ice creams cost, we form the following proportion.

`\frac{3\text{ice}}{7.50}=\frac{2\text{ince}}{x}`

Now, we solve for x

`x=(2\cdot7.50)/(3)=(15)/(3)=5`

Therefore, 2 ice creams cones cost $5.