Question

Suppose that 18 inches of wire costs 72 cents.
At the same rate, how many inches of wire can be bought for 44 cents?

Answer 1

18inches=72 cents

then one Inch is. 4 cent

then for 44 cents we can buy 11 inches

Answer 2

Answer:

18 inches for 72 cents

therefore : cost of 1 inch of wire = total cost / total wire = 72/18 = 4

now, cost of 1 inch is 4 cents

therefore inches of wire that can be purchased = total money / cost of 1 inch of wire = 44/4 = 11

Step-by-step explanation:

therefore we can purchase 11 inches of wire in 44 cents.