We know that the price for 12 cans is $30. So we can set up an equation. Let c equal the price of one can.
12c=30
Now solve the equation for c, and multiply the value of c by 7.
A store sells 12 cans of fruit cocktail for $30. What is the price of 7 cans of fruit cocktail? The price of 7 cans of fruit cocktail is
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Alternatively, you could multiply $30 by (7/12).
Just use a proportion:
12 cans/7cans = $30/$x
12/7 = 30/x
12x = 210
x = 210/12 = 17.50
12 cans/7cans = $30/$x
12/7 = 30/x
12x = 210
x = 210/12 = 17.50
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