The ratio is common, so you could write:
a1 * r^4 = a^5 (you do r^4 because there are 4 times you need to multiply by the ratio to get from a1 to a5)
Plug in the values:
3 * r^4 = 48
Divide by 3:
r^4 = 16
Take the fourth root of both sides:
r = 2
The common ratio is 2.
Not impressed that you consider yourself "too lazy" to at least get started on the solution of this problem. Why not "give it the old college try?"
Start by choosing letters to represent the unit cost of each popcorn and drink:
p: popcorn, d: drink.
Then 2p + 3d = $22.25 and 12p+4d=$39.00
Note that the unit of measurement of all 6 terms here is " $ ".
Solve this system of linear equations simultaneously:
2p + 3d = $22.25
12p+4d=$39.00
In your shoes I would mult. the first equation by -6 and then combine the result with the second equation. p will temporarily disappear, and you'll be left with an equation in d only, enabling you to find the unit cost of a drink.
Come on. Show your stuff. You'll need to respond through Comments.
Cost/ ounce
16 ounce $1 16 ounce
_________ × _________ = __________ ≈ 19 ¢ per ounce
$ 3.20 100 ¢ 320
Answer:
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