SOLUTION: Suppose 15 inches of wire cost 45cents. At the same rate, how much (in cents) will 11 inches of wire cost?

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Question 1146615: Suppose 15 inches of wire cost 45cents. At the same rate, how much (in cents) will 11 inches of wire cost?
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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if 15 inches of wire cost 45 cents, than 1 inch cost 45%2F15=3 cents
so, 11 inches of wire will cost 11%2A3=33 cents