SOLUTION: If 15 yards of material cost $105 what will 12 1/2 yards cost

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Question 1118684: If 15 yards of material cost $105 what will 12 1/2 yards cost
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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If 15 yards of material cost $105 what will 12 1/2 yards cost
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One way to solve:
Find the cost per yard.
Multiply by 12.5

Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Uncomplicated Proportion, unless you want to use the defined conversion ratio.


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