Homework Help: math

Posted by betsie on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 3:37pm.

Alex bought lemons that were priced at 2 lemons for 18¢. What was the total cost of 5 lemons?

math - Reiny, Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 4:24pm
x/5 = 18/2
2x = 90
x = 45

or

if 2 lemons cost 18 cents, then
1 lemon costs 9 cents, and
5 lemons cost 45 cents

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