SOLUTION: If Maria hit 8 home runs in 15 softball games, then she should hit 24 home runs in 45. help again

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Question 110560: If Maria hit 8 home runs in 15 softball games, then she should hit 24
home runs in 45.
help again
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8/15=.53333 HOMERS PER GAME IS HER RATE.
24/45=.53333 HOMERS PER GAME @ THIS RATE ALSO.
3 TIMES AS MANY HOMERS IN 3 TIMES AS MANY GAMES THUS THE RATE IS THE SAME.
(3*8)=24
(3*15)=45