SOLUTION: 5 for $1.15=12 for ?

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Question 955130: 5 for $1.15=12 for ?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Set up a ratio.
5 is to 1.15 as 12 is to X.
5%2F1.15=12%2FX
5X=12%281.15%29
X=12%281.15%2F5%29
X=2.76