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

Creati

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]