Question

The cost of 9 trousers is $72 . Find the cost of 12 trousers

Answer 1

Answer:

x=96

Step-by-step explanation:

We can solve by writing ratios

9 trousers             12 trousers

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72 dollars              x dollars

Using cross products

9x = 12 *72

9x =864

Divide by 9

9x/9 = 864/9

x=96