Respuesta :
This is a proportion problem. Set up your equation:
8/96 = 7/x
Now cross multiply
96 x 7 = 672
672/8 = 84
Answer is $84
Hey!
For this type of question, you can make a proportion. Here is the proportion:
[tex] \frac{8}{96} = \frac{7}{x} [/tex]
Cross multiply:
[tex] 96 \times 7 = 672 [/tex]
Now divide by 8
[tex] 672 \div 8 = 84 [/tex]
That means 7 bananas cost $84
[tex] \framebox{Answer = \$ 84} [/tex]