Question

Amer bought 12 pounds of apples for $6. Use a ratio table to find the cost of buying 8 pounds of apples.

Answer 1

Answer: 2

Step-by-step explanation: Buying price per Apple=34/8=17/4 Rs

Selling price per Apple=57/12=19/4Rs

Profit per apple=Selling price-Buying price

Profit=

4

19

​

−

4

17

​

Profit=

4

2

​

Profit=

2

1

​

apples should be sold to earn a net profit of Rs 45

45=x× -

2

1

​

=2

Answer (A) 2