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John went to the deli and ordered 4 subs for $39. What would the cost be if John ordered 7 subs? (Solve using a proportion)

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68.25 because if you divide 4 by 39 and then multiple that answer by 7 then you get 68.25
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you would divide 39/4 which gives you 9.75. Then you would multiply 9.75 x 7 which equals $68.25
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