evarado paid 1.12 for a dozen eggs at his local grocery store. determine the cost of 3 eggs.
\(\frac{1.12}{12} = \frac{x}{3}\)
cross multiply
1.12 x 3 = 3.36
12 x X = 12x
12x = 3.36
divide by 12
x = $0.28 for 3 eggs
1.12/12 = x/3
1.12 * 3 = 12x
3.36 = 12x
3.36/12 = x
0,28 = x
Answer : $0.28 for 3 eggs