If 8 items cost 72 dollars, what is the cost per item?

**Choice B is the best answer.** Cost per item = 72 / 8 = 9 dollars

**Choice B is the best answer.** Cost per item = 72 / 8 = 9 dollars

Set 4: Ratios Rates Proportions (Beginner)

Explanation

Answer: B

PROBLEM

If 8 items cost $72, what is the cost per item?

✓ Correct

Choice B is the best answer. Cost per item = 72 / 8 = $9

Why others are wrong:

A: 4 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

C: 11 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

D: 12 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.