Question

If 4.5kg sugar cost R36 what will 2.5kg cost​

Answer 1

Kg Rupee

4.5 = 36

2.5 = ?

Therefore, 2.5*36/4.5

Therefore, 25*36*10/45*10

Therefore, 25*36/45

Therefore, 5*5*36/9*5

Therefore, 5*36/9

Therefore, 5*3*2*3*2/3*3

Therefore, 5*2*2

Therefore, 10*2

Therefore, 20

2.5 kg =20 Rupees

Answer 2

Explanation:

Find the unit rate of Sugar. Then find the cost of 2.5 Kg sugar

1 kg sugar =36 ÷ 4.5

`= (36*10)/(4.5*10)= (360)/(45)\\\\= 8`

2.5 kg of sugar= 2.5 * 8 = 20.0 = R 20