SOLUTION: If 2/3 of a yard of fabric costs $8.00, how much does 3/4 of a yard of the same fabric cost?

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Question 674231: If 2/3 of a yard of fabric costs $8.00, how much does 3/4 of a yard of the same fabric cost?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

If 2/3 of a yard of fabric costs $8.00  %282%2F3%29%2F8+=+1yd%2Fx , x = %283%2F2%29%288%29 = $12, cost of 1yd

 %283%2F4%2912+ = $9