Question

A box of 120 oranges is being sold for $56.50.

If Uncle Tim sells 45% of a box of oranges, how many oranges are sold?

Answer 1

Answer:

54 oranges

Step-by-step explanation:

box of oranges = 120 oranges

45% of box of oranges = 120* 45%

=54 oranges

Answer 2

There are 120 oranges in a box to begin with.

as 45% of a box of orange is sold,

we have to find what is the exact number of oranges which were sold

120x45/100= 54

54 oranges were sold

to find the cost of those 54 apples, one can

find 45% of $56.50

I. e $25.425