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Suppose that 14 inches of wire costs 70 cents. At the same rate, how many inches of wire can be bought for 45 cents?

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Answer:

9 inches of wire

Explanation:

70 inches over 14 would give you 5 cents per inch

45 inches over 5 would give you 9

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