Question

if the cost of 5 mangoes is 40 kobo and that of 4 oranges is 24 kobo. find the cost of 3 mangoes and 5 oranges​

Answer 1

Answer:

5 mangoes= 40kobo

1 mango=40/5=8kobo

4 oranges= 24kobo

1 orange = 24/4 = 6kobo

so the cost of,,

3 mangoes = 3×8=24kobo

5 oranges = 5×6=30 kobo

total = 54kobo

Answer 2

5 mangoes cost 40 kobo

1 mango costs 40/5 kobo = 8 kobo

Thus, 3 mangoes cost 8 × 3 = 24 kobo

4 oranges cost 24 kobo

1 orange costs 24/4 kobo = 6 kobo

Thus, 5 oranges cost 6 × 5 = 30 kobo

Thus, cost of 3 mangoes + 5 oranges = 30 kobo + 24 kobo = 54 kobo