Question

Suppose that 14 inches of wire costs 70 cents. At the same rate, how many inches of wire can be bought for 50 cents?

Answer 1

14inches = 70cents

X inches = 50cents

70x = 50×14

70x = 700

X = 10inches

Answer 2

10 inches

Explanation:

What this question is asking you to do is set up a ratio. So all you do is 14/70 = x/50 and solve for x.