Question

Six oranges cost $1.50. how much does 15 oranges cost?
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Answer 1

3.75 for 15 oranges

Explanation:

Answer 2

3.75

Explanation:

We can use a ratio to solve

6 oranges 15 oranges

--------------- = --------------

1.50 x dollars

Using cross products

6x = 1.50 *15

6x =22.5

Divide each side by 6

6x/6 = 22.50/6

x = 3.75