If 5 oranges cost 2.63, what will be the cost for 9 oranges? Round your answer to the nearest penny.

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The answer is $2.63 * 9/5 or $4.73

 

If 5 oranges cost $2.63 then each orange costs $2.63/5

 

Nine oranges cost 9 times $2.63/5

 

Therefore 9 oranges cost $2.63 * 9/5 = $4.73