Question

10 apples weigh as much as 2 watermelons. How many watermelons would weigh the same as 25
apples?

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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

10 apples = 2watermelons

1 watermelon = 10/2 = 5

then 25 apples= 25/5watermelons

25 apples=5watermelons

Answer 2

Answer:

5 watermelons would weigh as much as 25 apples.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number of watermelons be x

Then, weight of 10 apples = 2 watermelons

According to question, weight of 25 apples = x

Now, applying the method of cross multiplication,

$10x \: = 50 \\ x = \frac{50}{10} \\ x = 5$