SOLUTION: The cost of a house in Vancouver, BC is proportional to the size of the house. A 2850 square foot house cost $182,400, then what is the cost of a 3640 square foot house?

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Question 449056: The cost of a house in Vancouver, BC is proportional to the size of the house. A 2850 square foot house cost $182,400, then what is the cost of a 3640 square foot house?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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2850/182400=3640/x
2850x=663936000
x=232960
The cost of a 3640 sq. ft. house in Vancouver is $232960 (assuming Canadian dollars)..