Question

If 5 bags weigh the same as 3 blocks, how many blocks will 9 bags weigh?

Answer 1

Answer: C. 5.4 Blocks

Step-by-step explanation:

Given information

5 bags = 3 blocks

Set variable

Let x be the number of blocks

Constructure proportional equation

$\frac{3}{5} } ~=~\frac{x}{9}$

Cross multiply the fraction

$(3)~*~(9)~=~(5)~*~(x)$

$27~=~5x$

Divide 5 on both sides

$27~/~5~=~5x~/~5$

$\Large\boxed{x=5.4~blocks}$

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Answer 2

Answer:

oc

Step-by-step explanation:

5 times .6 equals 3

9 times .6 equals 5.4