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Suppose that 14 inches of wire costs 84 cents.

At the same rate, how much (in cents) will 37
inches of wire cost?

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The rate is 6 cents, so 6 times 37 is 222 which is $2.22
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Answer: 222 cents

Step-by-step explanation: 84/14 = 6 This is the unit rate.

6 x 37 = 222

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