Question

Word Problem. The cost of a box of 24 eggs is rupees 120. What is the cost of 6 eggs?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

24=120

1=120/24

6= 120/24 X = 120/4=30 Rupees

Answer 2

Answer:

According to proportion method

24:120::6:x

Since, Product of means=product of extremes

24x=120×6

120×6/24=x

x=30

Therefore cost of 6 eggs =Rs 30

By normal method

Cost of 24 eggs=120

Cost of 1 egg=120/24

Rs 5

Therefore,Cost of 6 eggs=Rs 5×6

Rs 30