SOLUTION: if 1/4 advert cost 5 dollars? how much would 5/8 cost?

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Question 730584: if 1/4 advert cost 5 dollars? how much would 5/8 cost?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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0.25/5=0.625/x
0.25x=3.125
x=3.125/0.25
x=$12.50