SOLUTION: I have some small candies i want to sell in packages of 15 candies for $0.25 per package. how much would I charge for 60 candies?

Question 722345: I have some small candies i want to sell in packages of 15 candies for $0.25 per package. how much would I charge for 60 candies?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I have some small candies i want to sell in packages of 15 candies for $0.25 per package. how much would I charge for 60 candies?
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Use a proportion:
cost/number = cost/number
c/60 = 25/15
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c = 60(25/15) = 100
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Cost for 15 is $1.00
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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