Write and solve an equation of ratios:
6 inches 1 inch
-------------- = ------------
60 inches x
Cross-multiplying, 6x = 60, so x = 10 inches (answer)
Each time the previous number is multiplied by 2
As far as I'm aware, you can't use the distributive property for a simple multiplication problem. However, the answer to 9 x 76 is 684. Hope this helped!
-TTL
30 M&Ms
1) Gathering the data
12-ounce bag of trail mix = 18 M&Ms
20-ounce bag=?
2) Assuming that the M&Ms are placed in following a constant rate we can write the following proportion:
12 --------------- 18
20 --------------- y
<em>Cross multiplying it due to the first property of proportions</em>
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12y =20 x 18
12y = 360
y=30
3) So, I'd expect to find 30 M&Ms at a 20-ounce bag of trail mix.
