SOLUTION: PROPORTIONS-Janessa bought 4 stamps for $1.48.At this rate, how much would 10 stamps cost? (please explain)
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PROPORTIONS-Janessa bought 4 stamps for $1.48.At this rate, how much would 10 stamps cost? (please explain)
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First we want to find out how much a single stamp costs. we divide 1.48 by 4 to get .37 then we multiple .37 by 10 to get $3.70.