5. a) The transportation cost of 35 kg of potatoes is Rs 105.(0) What

1.	5. a) The transportation cost of 35 kg of potatoes is Rs 105.(0) What is the transportation cost of 2.5 quintals of potatoes at the same ratefor the same distance?(i) How many quintals of potatoes can be transported for Rs 1,500 at the samerate for the same distance?
Answer» ANSWER: for 1 kg potato the transportation cost = 105/35=3 RS 0) 1quintal = 100kg 2.5quintal= 2.5x100=250kg transportation cost =250x3=750Rs i) at Rs 1500 potatoes transported =1500/3= 500KG =5quintal

5. a) The transportation cost of 35 kg of potatoes is Rs 105.(0) What is the transportation cost of 2.5 quintals of potatoes at the same ratefor the same distance?(i) How many quintals of potatoes can be transported for Rs 1,500 at the samerate for the same distance?

Answer»

for 1 kg potato the transportation cost = 105/35=3 RS

0) 1quintal = 100kg

2.5quintal= 2.5x100=250kg

transportation cost =250x3=750Rs

i) at Rs 1500 potatoes transported =1500/3= 500KG =5quintal