this proportions question 3 oranges for $2.00 how much for 12 oranges.

I know it's $8.00 but i worked it out the long way. 3=2 3=2 3=2 so on But how do you figure the problem in proportions
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Very Simple...

No 2=3 or 3=2

It is $2 = 3

So, You want it for 12.

12 / 3 = 4

Hence, 4 * $2 = $8
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