SOLUTION: If n pencils cost S cents, how much would k pencils cost, in cents?

Question 504907: If n pencils cost S cents, how much would k pencils cost, in cents?
Found 2 solutions by richard1234, stanbon:
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One pencil costs S/n cents; k pencils would cost kS/n cents.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If n pencils cost S cents, how much would k pencils cost, in cents?
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Each pencil costs s/n cents
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k pencils will cost k(s/n) = (ks/n) cents
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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