Question

Evarado paid 1.12 for a dozen eggs at his local grocery store. determine the cost of 3 eggs.

Answer 1

1.12/12 = x/3
1.12 * 3 = 12x
3.36 = 12x
3.36/12 = x
0,28 = x

Answer : $0.28 for 3 eggs

Answer 2

$\frac{1.12}{12} = \frac{x}{3}$

cross multiply

1.12 x 3 = 3.36

12 x X = 12x

12x = 3.36

divide by 12

x = $0.28 for 3 eggs