SOLUTION: If 900 apples cost me 79 dollars how much would 100 apples cost?

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Question 744034: If 900 apples cost me 79 dollars how much would 100 apples cost?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The rate for the apples is
+79+%2F+900+ dollars / apple
In terms of units:
( dollars / apple ) x ( apples ) = dollars
+%28+79%2F900%29%2A100++=+8.78+
100 apples cost $8.78