Question

The cost of 1Kg of potatoes is Rs 16. What is the cost of 1 and 1/2 kg of potatoes?​

Answer 1

Given data:

The cost of 1 kg of potatoes is Rs. 16

To find:

The cost of 1 and $\dfrac{1}{2}$ kg of potatoes

Step-by-step explanation:

• In order to find the cost of 1 and $\dfrac{1}{2}$ of potatoes, let us express $1\dfrac{1}{2}$ as an improper fraction first, which is $\dfrac{3}{2}$

• To find the cost of $\dfrac{3}{2}$ kg of potatoes, we multiply the weight by unit value of potatoes.

Therefore the cost of 1 and $\dfrac{1}{2}$ kg of potatoes

= Rs. $1\dfrac{1}{2}$ × 16

= Rs. $\dfrac{3}{2}$ × 16

= Rs. 3 × 8

= Rs. 24

Final Answer:

The cost of 1 and $\dfrac{1}{2}$ of potatoes is Rs. 24.