Question

Ramon bought a dozen of ears of corn for $1.80. what was the cost of each ear of corn?

Answer 1

$6.67; One dozen means there are 12, so you just divide 12 by the total cost, $1.80, and you get your answer.

Answer 2

Answer: The required cost of each ear of corn is $0.15.

Step-by-step explanation: Given that Ramon bought a dozen of ears of corn for $1.80.

We are to find the cost of ear of corn.

We will be using the UNITARY method to solve the given problem.

We have

the cost of 1 dozen, that is 12 ears of corn = $1.80.

So, the cost of 1 ear of corn is given by

`\$(1.80)/(12)=\$0.15.`

Thus, the required cost of each ear of corn is $0.15.