Based on the calculations, the cost of 16 pencils at a rate of $0.99 for 6 pencils is equal to: A. $2.64.
Given the following data:
Cost of 6 pencils = $0.99.
New amount for pencils = 16.
How to calculate the number of pencils?
In order to determine the cost of 16 pencils at a rate of $0.99 for 6 pencils, we would set up a direct proportion equation as follows:
$0.99 = 6 pencils
$X = 16 pencils.
Cross-multiplying, we have:
0.99 × 16 = 6X
6X = 15.84
X = 15.84/6
X = $2.64.
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