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If 5 bags weigh the same as 3 blocks, how many blocks will 9 bags weigh?
OA) 3 blocks
OB) 4.4 blocks
OC) 5.4 blocks
OD) 15 blocks

Sagot :

eunice1234

Answer: C. 5.4 Blocks

Step-by-step explanation:

Given information

5 bags = 3 blocks

Set variable

Let x be the number of blocks

Constructure proportional equation

[tex]\frac{3}{5} } ~=~\frac{x}{9}[/tex]

Cross multiply the fraction

[tex](3)~*~(9)~=~(5)~*~(x)[/tex]

[tex]27~=~5x[/tex]

Divide 5 on both sides

[tex]27~/~5~=~5x~/~5[/tex]

[tex]\Large\boxed{x=5.4~blocks}[/tex]

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Answer:

oc

Step-by-step explanation:

5 times .6 equals 3

9 times .6 equals 5.4

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