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At the market, 5 light bulbs cost $9.
How much do 7 light bulbs cost?

User Iku
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Answer:


\boxed{$12.60}
\boxed{12.60}

Explanation:

Hey there!

Given

5 light bulbs = $9

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9 ÷ 5 = 1.8

Each light bulb is 1.8

To check do 1.8 • 5 = 9

Now we have cost per light bulb, do

7 • 1.8

= $12.6 for 7 light bulbs

Hope this helps :)

User Cristian Necula
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Answer:

$12.60

Explanation:

find unit price first

9÷5

1.8×7

12.6

User Martin Horton
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