Question

f three bags of birdseed cost $14.16, how much will 14 bags cost? A. $33.71 B. $70.80 C. $66.08 D. $30.34

Answer 1

ratio and propertion

cost:number of bags=14.16:3

so
14.16:3=?:14
convert to fraction
14.16/3=?/14
4.72=?/14
times both sides by 14
66.08=?

it will cost $66.08
answer is C

Answer 2

Find the cost of one bag of birdseed. Divide the cost for three bags by 3 bags. 14.16/3=$4.72. One bag costs $4.72. To find out how many 14 bags cost, multiply the cost for one bag of birdseed by 14. 4.72*14=$66.08. 14 bags of birdseed costs $66.08. The answer is C. Hope this helps! ;)