SOLUTION: Write a proportion for the following problem and solve it.
A bag of 52 kg of wheat costs $169. What would 21 kg of wheat cost?
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Question 1133628: Write a proportion for the following problem and solve it.
A bag of 52 kg of wheat costs $169. What would 21 kg of wheat cost?
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Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Of what use is that?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The cost depends on how the 21 kilograms was packaged. If it were from the 52 kg bag, then:
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