Q36. - Algebra 1

Question

Write a problem based on the following information:

$q=$quarts of strawberries; $2.50q=10$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The problem is:

“A man went to buy quarts of strawberries. The rate 2.50 quarts of strawberry is $10. Find the number of strawberries in 1 quart bought by the man”.

Step 1. Given information.

The given information is:

$q=$ quarts of strawberries; $2.50q=10$

Step 2 – Break the terms and write sentences.

Consider a man who goes to buy strawberries.

According to the given information, the price of 2.50 quarts of strawberries is $10.

Step 3. Write the problem.

The problem can be framed as in below:

A man went to buy quarts of strawberries. The rate of 2.50 quarts of strawberry is $10. Find the number of strawberries in 1 quart bought by the man.