SOLUTION: 13 inches of wire costs 52 cents. At the same rate, how much (in cents) will 9 inches of wire cost?

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Question 883404: 13 inches of wire costs 52 cents. At the same rate, how much (in cents) will 9 inches of wire cost?
Answer by cigany29(23) About Me  (Show Source):
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If 52 inches costs $0.52, then first figure how much each inch costs.
52/13=4 so each inch of wire costs $0.04.
Now multiply $0.04 by 9 to get $0.36.
SO 9 inches of wire will cost 36 cents