document.write( "Question 883404: 13 inches of wire costs 52 cents. At the same rate, how much (in cents) will 9 inches of wire cost? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #533463 by cigany29(23)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! If 52 inches costs $0.52, then first figure how much each inch costs.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "52/13=4 so each inch of wire costs $0.04.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Now multiply $0.04 by 9 to get $0.36.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "SO 9 inches of wire will cost 36 cents \n" ); document.write( " |