Read the problem then answer the questions that follow.
Father and other farmers harvested tomatoes for the town's
Tiangge Day. They were able to fill 56.5 kaings each weighing
18.75 kilograms.
1. About how many kilograms of tomatoes were harvested for the
Tiangge Day?
2. If they will sell the tomatoes for ₱24.25 a kilo,
a) By how much will they get for one kaing?
b) By how much will they get for all the tomatoes?
3. A businessman will buy all the tomatoes, but will be given 1.5
kilograms free for each kaing. About how much will he pay?
4. Do you think that much of tomatoes will be ready to be sold for
Tiangge Day if only Father picked the tomatoes? Why?
Answers & Comments
Answer:
3. 18.75-1.5=17.25kgs
17.25x24.25=418.3125
56.5x418.3125=23,634.65625
4. NO, because the more the better..