Question

If four loaves of bread costs $8, a loaf of bread and a bag of oranges costs $5, and a loaf of bread, two bags of oranges and a basket of apples costs $12, what is the cost of a basket of apples?

Answer 1

$6

Explanation:

4 loaves of bread ---- $8

1 loaf of bread ---- $8 ÷ 4 = $2

one bag of oranges --- $5 - $2 = $3

two bags of oranges --- $3 × 2 = $6

one basket of apples --- $12 - $6 = $6

The cost of a basket of apples is $6.