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8 plates cost 48 dollars . how much do 20 plates cost ?

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4 votes

Answer:

120 dollars

Explanation:

each plate cost 6 dollars

48/8= 6

20*6=120

User AntonPiatek
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Answer:

120 dollars

Explanation:

We can write a ratio to solve

8 plates 20 plates

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

48 dollars x dollars

Using cross products

8x = 20* 48

8x =960

Divide each side by 8

8x/8 = 960/8

x =120

User Chrispresso
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