If 6 items cost 42 dollars, what is the cost per item?

**Choice B is the best answer.** Cost per item = 42 / 6 = 7 dollars

**Choice B is the best answer.** Cost per item = 42 / 6 = 7 dollars

Set 2: Ratios Rates Proportions (Beginner)

Explanation

Answer: B

PROBLEM

If 6 items cost $42, what is the cost per item?

✓ Correct

Choice B is the best answer. Cost per item = 42 / 6 = $7

Why others are wrong:

A: 5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

C: 8 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

D: 10 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.