Question

A market sells 7 oranges for 2.45. How much will 8 oranges cost show your work

Answer 1

2.45 divided by seven equals .35.

So each oranges is .35¢

So now multiply .35 by 8 and you’ll get a total of $2.80

$2.80 for 8 oranges.

Answer 2

8 orange will cost 2.8(currency)

Explanation:

If 7 oranges cost 2.45(currency)

An orange will cost 2.45/7

An orange will cost 0.35

8 orange will cost 0.35*8

8 orange will cost 2.8

8 orange will cost 2.8(currency)