SOLUTION: Azelea plants at Fred's are priced at 5 for $1.25. how much will you pay for 18 azalea plants at Fred's?

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Question 714636: Azelea plants at Fred's are priced at 5 for $1.25. how much will you pay for 18 azalea plants at Fred's?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let's solve as a proportion:

%0D%0A%0D%0A%281.25%29%2F5=x%2F18%0D%0A

multiplying by 18 then simplifying...
x=$4.5