SOLUTION: the cost of 5 feet of chain is $2.00, what length of chain can be purchased with $7.50

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Question 630926: the cost of 5 feet of chain is $2.00, what length of chain can be purchased with $7.50
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the cost of 5 feet of chain is $2.00, what length of chain can be purchased with $7.50
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7.50 * 5/2.00
= 37.5/2.00
= 18.75 feet