Answer:
Problems Involving Fractions
In solving word problems, first, identify what is asked. Then, look for the given facts. Establish the number sentence and the operation/s to be used. Make sure that the operation/s used will bring out the correct answer. Check the answer using the number sentence and see if it will satisfy the given condition.
Answer:
₱217.50
Solutions:
Given: \frac{5}{7}
7
5
kilos - amount of bangus sold
₱72.50 - price of bangus per kilo
2 \frac{1}{7}
7
1
kilos - total bangus bought
Asked: Asked: The amount to be paid for 2 \frac{1}{7}
7
1
kilos of bangus.
Number Sentence: \frac{72.50}{\frac{5}{7} }
7
5
72.50
× 2 \frac{1}{7}
7
1
= N
Answer: \frac{72.50}{\frac{5}{7} }
7
5
72.50
× 2 \frac{1}{7}
7
1
= N
₱72.50 × \frac{7}{5}
5
7
× \frac{15}{7}
7
15
= N
₱72.50 × \frac{15}{5}
5
15
= N
₱72.50 × 3 = N
₱217.50 = N
Therefore, 2 kilos of bangus cost ₱217.5
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