This sets up as a very commonly used proportion.
90 oz / 18.95 = 1 oz / x Cross multiply
90 x = 18.95 Divide by 90
x = 18.95 / 90
x = 0.21 dollars or 21 cents.
So each ounce of shampoo costs 0.21 dollars or 21 cents.
This is a very handy way to check best deals. Stores have trained us for years to believe that the more we buy of a brand, the better the price. It isn't always true. Sometimes buying the smaller quantity is the better deal. There is only one way to be sure and that's to do a proportion like this one.
Try this is an example. The same company makes a smaller container of shampoo of 45 oz for 9.15. How much is 1 oz and which is the better deal? You should get 0.20333 dollars so this is marginally (just) the better deal.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
y = -12x - 1
y = 14x - 4
-12x - 1 = 14x - 4
-1 + 4 = 14x + 12x
3 = 26x
3/26 = x
y = 14x - 4
y = 14(3/26) - 4
y = 42/26 - 4
y = 42/26 - 104/26
y = - 62/26 reduces to - 31/13
solution : x = 3/26 and y = -31/13 or (3/26,-31/13)
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
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