Question

A/1 * B/C =D

You find yourself with 17 guilders (a gold coin) but you are planning on taking a trip to a country where the local currency is the florin.
The current exchange rate is 2 guilders for every 3 florins.
Using the above exchange rate, and the template for conversions, set up an equation to convert your 17 guilders into florins.
What should you place in space B of the template?
(Hints: Treat the exchange rate as a conversion factor. Assume no service charge for the transaction)
A. 17 guilders
B. 25.5 florins
C. 2 guilders
D. 3 florins

Answer 1

25.5 Guilders

Explanation:

Data:

Available Guilders = 17

Exchange Rate = 2 Guilders = 3 Florins

Solution:

As we know,

2 Guilders are equal to = 3 Florins

Then,

17 Guilders will be equal to = X Florins

Solving for X,

X = (17 Guilders × 3 Florins) ÷ 2 Guilders

X = 25.5 Guilders