Problema Solution

A store had 3 packs of paper for $3.87. How much would it cost if you were to buy 6 packs

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we will assume that packs of paper are the same


let x = the cost of 6 packs of paper


since the cost is directly proportional to the number of packs we have:


3.87 : 3 = x : 6


by solving we find:


x = $7.74


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6 packs of paper cost $7.74.