Suppose that 14 inches of wire costs 42 cents. At the same rate, how much (in cents) will 8 nches of wire cost?

Question

Suppose that 14 inches of wire costs 42 cents. At the same rate, how much (in cents) will 8 nches of wire cost?

Answer 1

w/8= 42/14=3

w=8x3 =24 cents for 8 inches of wire

24/8=3 =42/14