SOLUTION: a contractor charges $200 to build 20 feet of sidewalk. at this rate,how many feet can be built for $500?

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Question 635137: a contractor charges $200 to build 20 feet of sidewalk. at this rate,how many feet can be built for $500?
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Hi,

a contractor charges $200 to build 20 feet of sidewalk. 

at this rate,how many highlight%28x%29feet can be built for $500?

Inquiry Sets Up the proportion:

 20%2F200+=+x%2F500    |Cross Multiply to solve for x