Hey!
Alright, let's see here. To solve this problem, we can create an equation.
[tex] \frac{81.50cost}{1 hr} [/tex] × [tex] \frac{?}{?} = \frac{?}{2.5} [/tex]
Now we need to figure out 1 times what gives us 2.5. If you know your multiplications, then you could easily tell that 1 times 2.5 will equal 2.5. This is because a number times 1 will always equal itself. So now let's plug that into our equation.
[tex] \frac{81.50cost}{1 hr} [/tex] × [tex] \frac{?}{2.5} = \frac{?}{2.5} [/tex]
When multiplying something like this, you must remember that whatever you do to the top part, you must do to the bottom part. And vice-versa. So, we'll have to multiply the top part by 2.5 as well.
[tex]\frac{81.50cost}{1 hr} [/tex] × [tex]\frac{2.5}{2.5} = \frac{203.75}{2.5} [/tex]
So, this means that a massage for 2.5 hours will cost $203.75.
Hope this helps!
- Lindsey Frazier ♥
