SOLUTION: 4 culiques cost as much as 3 thingabobs 5 thingabobs cost as much as 6 whatsits. What's the cost of 5 culiques and the cost of 4 whatsits?

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Question 985690: 4 culiques cost as much as 3 thingabobs
5 thingabobs cost as much as 6 whatsits.
What's the cost of 5 culiques and the cost of 4 whatsits?

Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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4 culiques=3 thingabobs
1 culique=3/4 thingabob
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6 whatsits=5 thingabobs
1 whatsit=5/6 thingabob
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5 culiques=5(3/4 thingabob)=15/4 thingabobs
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4 whatsits=4(5/6 thingabob)=20/6 thingabobs