Question

44 Ibs of apples cost $550. How many Ibs of apples can get with $450?

Answer 1

36 lbs

Explanation:

44lbs -> $550

X -> $450

Cross-multiplication:

X × 550 = 44 × 450

X = (44×450)/550

X =36 lbs

So the answer is 36 lbs of apples

Another way to solve it :

550/44 = 12.5 which means $12.5 for every 1lbs of apples

Now if we have $450

Divide it by 12.5

450/12.5 = 36 lbs