Question

A type of ribbon costs $0.32 per yard.

How much do 4.5 yards of the ribbon cost?

Answer 1

1.44$ I believe. .........

Answer 2

$1.44

Explanation:

Set up a proportion and solve -> 0.32/1=x/4.5

Cross multiply -> 1.44=1x

1x is the same as x, so x=1.44

Therefore, 4.5 yards of the ribbon will cost $1.44