Question

cost of 7kg potato is ₹42. how many kg of potatoes can be purchased at ₹96​

Answer 1

Answer:

16kg

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost of 1kg of potato : 42/7 = ₹6

Purchased potatoes for ₹96 : 96/6 = 16kg

Answer 2

Answer:

Hence, we can purchase 16 kg of potatoes.

Step-by-step explanation:

As per the data provided in the given question.

The given data is as follows,

The cost of a 7kg potato is Rs.42.

We have to find how many kg of potatoes can be purchased at Rs.96

Here we will find the cost of 1kg of potato.

$=\frac{42}{7}$

Dividing 42 by 7 we get,

$=6\;Rs.$

Now, we will find how many kg of potaoes can be purchased at Rs.96

$=\frac{96}{6}$

Dividing 96 by 6 we get,

$=16\;kg$

Hence, we can purchase 16 kg of potatoes.