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Question 315783: if 300 jellybeans cost you x dollars. How many jellybeans can you purchase for 50 cents at the same rate?
A. 150/x
B. 150x
C. 6x
D. 1500/x
E. 600x
Please select answer, show work and explain
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: Set up the ratio 300%2Fx=y%2F0.5 where 'y' is the amount of jelly beans you can purchase for 50 cents. Once you've set up the equation, simply solve for 'y'.