SOLUTION: Cost of paper is directly proportional to the number of reams bought. Suppose 2 reams cost $6 Write an equation that could be used to find the ocst of x reams. Find the cost of 15

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Question 336960: Cost of paper is directly proportional to the number of reams bought. Suppose 2 reams cost $6 Write an equation that could be used to find the ocst of x reams. Find the cost of 15 reams of paper
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2 reams cost $6
1ream costs $3
..
x reams cost 3*x = $3x
15 reams cost 15*3= $45