Question

The cost of a dozen flowers at the florist is 4 1/3 dollars. how much would it cost for 3 dozen?

Answer 1

If the price of 1 dozen of flowers is 4 1/3 dollars, the cost of 3 dozen is three times the cost of 1 dozen, meaning,

`3\cdot(4\text{ }(1)/(3))=3((13)/(3))=(3\cdot13)/(3)=13.`

Answer: 13 dollars.