Question

Rate and Ratios IF 3 kg of potatoes cost R24. How much will 7 kg of potatoes cost ​

Answer 1

Answer:

7kg of potatoes cost 56 R (dollars)

Explanation:

First, we have to find the unit price of 1kg of potatoes. To do this we divide 24 by 3. That's 8. Each kg of potato costs 8 dollars.

Now, all we have to do is multiply 8 by 7.

8 is the unit rate/kg and 7kg is the amount they are asking.

8x7=56

7kg of potatoes cost 56R

Explanation:

Answer 2

7kg of potatoes cost 56 R (dollars)

Explanation:

First, we have to find the unit price of 1kg of potatoes. To do this we divide 24 by 3. That's 8. Each kg of potato costs 8 dollars.

Now, all we have to do is multiply 8 by 7.

8 is the unit rate/kg and 7kg is the amount they are asking.

8x7=56

7kg of potatoes cost 56R