Question

Sam paid $8.28 for 18 stamps. At this rate, how much would it cost Sam to buy 12 stamps?

Answer 1

8.28÷18 = 0.46

0.46 is the cost if 1 stamp

cost of 12 stamps= 0.46×12 = $5.52

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Answer 2

Answer: $5.52

Explanation:

Given: Sam paid $8.28 for 18 stamps.

Thus, the cost of 18 stamps = $8.28

Then the cost of 1 stamp=

Thus, the cost of 1 stamp=$0.46

With the same rate , the cost of 12 stamps=

Therefore, the cost of 12 stamps= $5.52

hence, it costs $5.52 to Sam to buy 12 stamps.