Question

Twelve large bottles of water cost $9. How many bottles can you buy for $3?

Answer 1

4 bottles

Explanation:

Use a proportion.

12 bottles are to $9 as x bottles are to $3.

12/9 = x/3

4/3 = x/3

x = 4

Answer: 4 bottles

Answer 2

4

Explanation:

12/3= 4