Question

cost of a dozen of eggs is 60rupees.How many eggs can be purchased for 12.50rupees?

Answer 1

12 eggs = 60 rup
1 rup= 12/60=1/5 eggs
12.5 rup= 125/50
=2.5 eggs
means 2 eggs and a half :)

Answer 2

cost of one egg= 60/12 rupees =5 rupees.

amount given=12.50 rupees.
therefore ,
no. of eggs that can be brought= 12.50/5
=1250/500=2.5