SOLUTION: The problem is - In 1902, 44 loaves of bread cost the same amount as 1 loaf of bread in 2006. If a loaf of bread in 2006 costs 1.72 more than in 1902, find the cost of a loaf of b

Question 164686: The problem is - In 1902, 44 loaves of bread cost the same amount as 1 loaf of bread in 2006. If a loaf of bread in 2006 costs 1.72 more than in 1902, find the cost of a loaf of bread in 1902.
This is how I did the problem - but I don't think it is right.
44/1 = x/1.72
Found 2 solutions by ankor@dixie-net.com, josmiceli:
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The problem is - In 1902, 44 loaves of bread cost the same amount as 1 loaf of bread in 2006. If a loaf of bread in 2006 costs 1.72 more than in 1902, find the cost of a loaf of bread in 1902.
This is how I did the problem - but I don't think it is right.
44/1 = x/1.72
You're almost right
= ; 1.72 buys 44 loaves
Cross multiply
44x = 1.72
x =
x = .039 ~ 4 cents per loaf
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Check it; .04 * 44 = 1.76 ~ 1.72
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = cost of loaf in 1902
Let = cost of loaf in 2006

A loaf of bread in 1902 cost $.04
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