Question

Nathan paid $56.25 for 75 cans of juice. If he were to buy 3 cans at the same price, how much would he have to pay?​

Answer 1

Answer:

$2.25

Step-by-step explanation:

Nathan paid $56.25 for 75 cans.

Let he pay $x for 3 cans.

Clearly,

This is a direct proportion.

Thus,

x = (3)(56.25)/75

x = $2.25

Answer 2

Answer: 2.25

Step-step explaination:

1 can: 56.25 divided by 75= 0.75

So 3 cans will be for: 0.75 into 3 = 2.25