Question

Vijay bought 10 kg of potatoes for * 82 1/2. How much does 1 kg of potatoes cost?​

Answer 1

SOLUTION :

Given that,

$cost \: of \: 10 \: kg \: potatoes \: = 82 \frac{1}{2}$

When we convert this mixed fraction, we can write it as :

$82 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{165}{2}$

So,

Cost of 1 kg potatoes will be =

$\frac{165}{2} \div 10$

$\frac{165}{2} \times \frac{1}{10}$

$\frac{33}{4}$

$8 \frac{1}{4} \: rupees$

Hence,

This is the required cost of 1 kg of potatoes.

Answer 2

Answer:Rs.8.25

Step-by-step explanation:

If 10kg of potato costs. Rs 82.5

1kg of potatoes cost Rs=82.5/10

=8.25

Therefore,1kg of potatoes cost Rs.8.25