Question

If 2 newspapers cost 3 dollars how much does 1 newspaper cost

Answer 1

$1.50

Explanation:

example;

2/3=1.50

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Answer 2

x = 1.50

Explanation:

We can use a ratio to solve

2 papers 1 paper

------------- = --------------

3 dollars x dollars

Using cross products

2x = 3*1

2x=3

Divide by 2

2x/2 = 3/2

x = 1.50