Problema Solution

The ratio of the cost of a tennis racket to tennis balls is 18:1 . If a can of balls cost $5.35, what is the cost of the racket

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Let 'x' represent the cost of the tennis racket.

x : 5.35 = 18 : 1

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x = $96.30

The cost of the tennis racket is $96.30.