The following three proportions can all be used to solve the problem about Caroline's salary. Explain why the solutions to each proportion are the same. 36
4
=
x
7

4
36
=
7
x

36
x
=
4
7

Find a number such that if you add 8 and divide the result by 4 you will get the same answer as if you subtracted 3 from the original number and divided by 2

Haruka hiked several kilometers in the morning. she hiked only 66 kilometers in the afternoon, which was 25% less than she had hiked in the morning. how many kilometers did haruka hike in all?

Tabby sells clothing at a retail store, and she earns a commission of 6.25% on all items she sells. last week she sold a pair of jeans for $32.50, a skirt for $18.95, and 2 blouses for $14.95 each. what was tabby's total commission? a $4.15 b $5.08 c $81.35 d $348.60