Nizam bought 3.5 kg of apples for RM17.5. Find the cost of
of apples.
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Step 1: Cost of 3.5 kg of apples = RM17.5
Step 2: Cost of 1 kg of apple = 17.5 ÷ 3.5
Step 3: Cost of 5.25 kg of apples = Cost of 1 kg of apple × 5.25
Step 4: = 17.5 ÷ 3.5 × 5.25
Step 5: = 5 × 5.25[Divide 175 by 35.]
Step 6: = 26.25[Multiply 5.25 and 5.]
Step 7: The cost of 5.25 kg of apples is RM26.25.