ARITHMETIC AND ALGEBRA REVIEW Solving a word problem on proportions using a unit rate Suppose that 14 inches of wire costs 56 cents. At the same rate, how much (in cents) will 42 inches of wire cost?

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ARITHMETIC AND ALGEBRA REVIEW

Solving a word problem on proportions using a unit rate
Suppose that 14 inches of wire costs 56 cents.
At the same rate, how much (in cents) will 42 inches of wire cost?

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42 inches of wire will cost 168 cents

Look at the pic to see how to set up the proportion.

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