Question

A store sells 12 cans of fruit cocktail for $18. How much would it cost you to buy 7 cans of fruit cocktail?

Answer 1

10.50$

Explanation:

We know that the price for 12 cans is $18. So we can set up an equation. Let c equal the price of one can. One can cost 1.50 thats cause 18 divided by 12 is 1.50. Now you just take 1.50 and add that 7 times.