Question

Set up proportion and solve:

3 packages of blueberries cost $9. How many packages can you buy for $18?

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

3/9=x/18

3/9=1/3

so 1/3=x/18

cross product

3*x=1*18

3x=18

x=18/3

x=6

Answer 2

3/9=3

3*18=54

you can buy 54 packages

Explanation: