Question

Madhu buys 5 kg of potatoes at the market. If the cost of 2 kg is Rs.36, how much will Madhu pay?

Answer 1

HEya,

GIVEN that:- the cost of potato 2kg = rs.36

So, the cost of 1kg = 36/2

hence,
the cost of 1kg potato = rs 18.

Now,

the cost of 5kg potato = 5 × 18

Hence, the madhu will pay rs. 90

Answer 2

Dear Student,

Answer: 90 Rupees

Solution:

Cost of 2 kg potato = 36 rupees

cost of 1 kg potato = 36/2 Rs

= 18 Rs

Madhu bought 5 kg potato


Madhu pay for 1 kg potato = 18 rupees

for 5 kg she pay = 18(5)

= 90 Rs.

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