Question

At the market, 777 apples cost \$4.55$4.55dollar sign, 4, point, 55.
How much do 999 apples cost?

Answer 1

If I am understanding this correctly......777 apples cost $ 4.55....and you want to know how much 999 apples cost...

I am going to set up a proportion..
777/4.55 = 999/x --- (777 to 4.55 = 999 to x)
cross multiply
777x = (4.55)(999)
777x = 4545.45
x = 4545.45/777
x = 5.85

so 999 apples cost $ 5.85