Question

Fred went to pick oranges at a cutrus farm.He picked 5 bushels of oranges and paid $31.75. How much would it cost to pick 7 bushels of oranges?

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Answer 1

$44.45

Explanation:

`(5 \: oranges)/(31.75) = (7 \: oranges)/(x)`

5x = 222.25

`x = (222.25)/(5)`

x = 44.45

Answer 2

$44.45

Explanation:

5 bushels of oranges is $31.75 so 1 bushel is 31.75/5 = 6.35

7 bushels of orange is $6.35 x 7 = $44.45