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Cost of 6 kg of rice is 540 what is the cost of 13 kg of rice. ​

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Answer:

1170$

Explanation:

Cost of 6 kg of rice is 540 what is the cost of 13 kg of rice. ​

we can solve with an equation

6 : 540 = 13 : x

x = 540 * 13 : 6

x = 7020 : 6

x = 1170

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check

6 : 540 = 13 : 1170

0.01111111111 = 0.01111111111

the answer is good

User Janniks
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$1170

Given: 6kg rice costs $540
Find: cost of 13kg rice

13 kg rice x ($540 / 6 kg rice)
Units kg rice crosses out and you’re left with $ for units.

(13 x 540) / 6 = $1170

CHECK

13kg rice /6 kg rice = 2.17 bags to make 13kg rice

2.17 bags of 6 kg rice = $1170

So the answer is correct.
User Akourt
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