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A 5 ft piece of aluminum wire cost $21 what is the price per inch

User Praween K
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Answer:

It would cost about $2.90

Explanation:

You have to first see how much inches are in a foot and divide that by how much it costs.

User GrahamB
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Answer:

35 cents ($0.35)

Explanation:

First off, 5ft = 60 in

21 / 60 = 0.35

So, the piece of aluminum wire costs 35 cents per inch.

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