Question

Jennifer bought 3 shirts for $48.00. At the same rate, how much would Jennifer pay for 10 shirts?HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

$160

Explanation:

We can solve this by setting up equivalent proportions and cross-multiplying:

3/48=10/x

Cross-multiply:

480=3x

Divide by 3:

x=160

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Answer 2

$160

Explanation:

48/3=16

16*10=160