Answer:
16.5 dollars
Explanation:
Let's make a proportion using the following setup.
dollars/euros=dollars/euros
Tommy can get 11 dollars for 8 euros. We don't know how many dollars he can get with 12 euros. Therefore, we can say that he can get x dollars with 12 euros.
11 dollars/8 euros=x dollars/12 euros
11/8=x/12
We want to find out what x is. In order to do this, we have to get x by itself. Perform the opposite of what is being done to the equation. Keep in mind, everything done to one side, has to be done to the other.
x is being divided by 12. The opposite of division is multiplication. Multiply both sides by 12.
12*(11/8)=(x/12)*12
12*11/8=x
12*1.375=x
16.5=x
Tommy can get $16.50 with 12 euros.