Question

Eight oranges cost $1.00.How much will 5 dozen oranges cost?

Answer 1

5x12=60 60 divided by 8=7.5

Answer 2

1 dollar is to 8
1:8
so 5 dozen
1 dozen=12
5 dozen=12 times 5=60
1:8 and x:60
1/8=x/60
multiply both sides by 60
60/8=x
30/4=15/2=7.5=x
$7.50 is how much you pay