Question

A farmer sells 8.1 kilograms of pears and apples at the farmer's market. 3/4 of this weight is pears, and the rest is apples. How many kilograms of apples did she sell at the farmer's market?

Answer 1

The total number of pears and apples that the farmer sold at the farmer's market is 8.1 kilograms. 4/5 × 8.1 = 0.8 × 8.1 = 6.48 kilograms.

Answer 2

Answer:

2.025 kilograms

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Divide 8.1 by 4 - 8.1 ÷ 4 = 2.025
2. Multiply answer by 4 - 2.025 x 4 = 6.075
3. Subtract answer from original - 8.1 - 6.075 = 2.025
4. Answer completed - There are 2.025 kilograms of apples