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  • 24-01-2017
  • Mathematics
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if prizes for a carnival are priced at 5 for 80 cents. how much would 250 prices cost?

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iBrainly626
iBrainly626 iBrainly626
  • 24-01-2017
the answer is 4,000 is the cost

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apologiabiology
apologiabiology apologiabiology
  • 24-01-2017
ratio and proprtion
number of prized to price is 5 to 80 or 5/80 which can be simplified to 1/16
1 price to 16 cents equals 250 prizes to x cents
1/16=250/x
times both sides by 16x aka cross multiply
x=250*16
x=4000 cents or $40 for 250 prizes
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