document.write( "Question 954942: A 5 1/3 ounce can of olives sell for $1.69. At this rate, how much should an 8 ounce can coast . I need to write a proportion and then find the answer \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #583290 by macston(5194)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! $1.69/5.33oz=x/8.00oz Multiply each side by (5.33oz)(8.00oz) \n" ); document.write( "$1.69(8.00oz)=x(5.33oz) Divide each side by (5.33oz) \n" ); document.write( "($1.69*8.00oz)/5.33oz=x \n" ); document.write( "$2.54=x ANSWER: An 8 ounce can would cost $2.54. \n" ); document.write( " |