Question

17. Oranges cost 25 cents for 1/2 kilogram. How much would 8 kilograms of ornages cost? Show all of your work. Make sure to include your answer, proof, and evidence. PLZ NEED ASAP​

Answer 1

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Answer:

$4.00

Explanation:

We assume the price is proportional to the quantity of oranges. If p is the desired price in dollars, we want ...

p/8 = 0.25/(1/2)

p = 8(0.50) = 4.00 . . . . multiply by 8, simplify

8 kg of oranges would cost $4.00.