Question

Suppose that 19 inches of wire costs 76 cents.

At the same rate, how many inches of wire can be bought for 56 cents?

Answer 1

19 in. = 76 cents

19in/19 = 1 in.

76/19 = 4

1 in for 4 cents.

56 cents /4 = 14in.

you can buy 14 inches of wire for 56 cents.