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Suppose that 16 inches of wire costs 64 cents.

At the same rate, how much (in cents) will 13 inches of wire cost?

User Zephryl
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Answer:

52

Explanation:

each inch cost 4 cents

User Martin Murphy
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Answer:

52cents

Explanation:

Since,16inches=64cents

13inches=x

Cross multiply

16x=64×13

16x=832

Let's make x the subject of formula by dividing both sides by 16

X=52

So 13 inches gives 52cents

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