Question

Meryl needs to cut down 10.5 trees for every 5 cabins she builds. how many trees would she need to build 7 cabins​

Answer 1

14.7 Trees

Explanation:

We solve this using a proportion.

`(10.5)/(5) = (x)/(7)`

10.5 x 7 = 73.5

5x = 73.5

x = 14.7

Now let's check the proportion.

`(10.5)/(5) = (14.7)/(7)`

10.5 x 7 = 73.5

14.7 x 5 = 73.5

73.5 = 73.5 ✅

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