Question

The local farm market sold pedro 15 potatos for 12.75. at this rate, how many could you buy for $10

Answer 1

• Rate of 15potatoes=12.75

Rate per potato:-

• 12.75/15=0.85

Now total potatoes :-

• 10/0.85=11.7=12potatoes

Answer 2

11 potatoes

Explanation:

We are told that 15 potatoes cost $12.75

To find the rate of potatoes per dollar, divide the number of potatoes by the cost:

⇒ rate = 15 ÷ $12.75 = 20/17 potatoes per dollar

To find the amount of potatoes we could buy for $10, simply multiply the rate by 10:

⇒ number of potatoes for $10 = 20/17 × 10 = 11.76470588...

As we cannot buy part of a potato, we need to round down to the nearest whole number. Therefore, the solution is 11 potatoes.