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Equivalent Ratios

Question 9 • *WHS Pre-Algebra - MA3119 A-CR

The table below shows the amount of money needed to buy certain amounts of fabric.Fabric Cost Fabric(yards)Total Cost(dollars)3561091512?If the price is the same for each yard, how much money would 12 yards of fabric cost?

Answer
A
18 dollars
B
20 dollars
C
24 dollars
D
25 dollars

Explanation

The table shows that 3 yards cost $5, so each yard costs $5 ÷ 3. Since 12 yards is 4 times as much fabric as 3 yards, the cost is also 4 times as much: 4 × $5 = $20. Therefore, 12 yards cost 20 dollars.

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