Question

A store sells 4 cans of nuts for$10 .How much would it cost you to buy 3 cans of nuts?

Answer 1

$7.50

Explanation:

4 cans ----> costs $10

Find unit cost:

1 can -------> costs $ (10/4)

Multiply unit cost by number of items

3 cans ------> costs $ (10/4) x 3 cans = $7.50