Question

In winter, apple prices suddenly increase by €0.75 per kilogram. Sam bought 3 kilograms of apples for the new price of €5.88.

Answer 1

p represents the original per pound price

3p represents the cost of three pounds

3p + 3(0.75) = 5.88 multiply

3p + 2.25 = 5.88 subtract 2.55 from both sides

3p = 3.63 divide both sidesby 3

p = 1.21

The original price was $1.21 per pound.

1.21 = 0.75

1.96

3(1.96)

5.88