Question

Suppose that 15 inches of wire costs 45 cents.

At the same rate, how many inches of wire can be bought for 27 cents?

Answer 1

9 inches

Explanation:

1 cent : 45/15 = 3 inches

27 cents : 27/3 = 9 inches

Answer 2

9

Explanation:

If 15 inches=45 ..divide 45 by 15 which is equal to 3. So 27 divided by 3 = 9 inches of wire