SOLUTION: A local deli sells 4 inch sandwiches for $2.95. It has decided to sell a family size sandwich that is 50 inches. How much should it charge?

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Question 807737: A local deli sells 4 inch sandwiches for $2.95. It has decided to sell a family size sandwich that is 50 inches. How much should it charge?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This seems like a proportion problem only.

p = price for the 50 inch sandwich.
2.95%2F4=p%2F50
one step: p=%282.95%2F4%29%2A50=highlight%2836.88%29 dollars