SOLUTION: Pete charges $85 for 5 tutoring sessions. What is the cost for 14 session?

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Question 1170673: Pete charges $85 for 5 tutoring sessions. What is the cost for 14 session?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
set up as proportion
5/$85=14/$x
cross multiply and 5x=1190
x=$238
or, that is $17 per session ($85/5)
$17*14=$238.