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  • 24-02-2017
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1/4 pizza for 5 dollars, how much can you purchase for 8 dollars

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pattyf3006
pattyf3006 pattyf3006
  • 24-02-2017
ONE 
to buy more than one you would need at least 10 dollars 
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newing7
newing7 newing7
  • 24-02-2017
You set up a proportion

0.25 pizza/ 5 dollars = x pizza/ 8 dollars
0.25/5 = x/8
Now solve for x
Multiply both sides by 8
0.25(8)/5 = x
4/5 = x

You can buy 4/5 of a pizza
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