Question

Susie bought 5 apples for $2.25. If she buys 8 apples at the same rate, how much will it cost? Do NOT put the dollar sign in your answer.

Answer 1

if you divide 2.25 by 5 it is .45 then you do .45 times 8 then it equals 3.60.
so the answer is 3.60

Answer 2

3.60

Explanation:

well, here we go

Let the cost of 8apples =x

5 apples equals $2.25

8 apples will cost= x

x= 8×2.25/5=3.60