SOLUTION: If n pencils cost S cents, how much would k pencils cost, in cents?

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Question 504907: If n pencils cost S cents, how much would k pencils cost, in cents?
Found 2 solutions by richard1234, stanbon:
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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One pencil costs S/n cents; k pencils would cost kS/n cents.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If n pencils cost S cents, how much would k pencils cost, in cents?
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Each pencil costs s/n cents
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k pencils will cost k(s/n) = (ks/n) cents
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Stan H.