Answer:
8 kiwi
Step-by-step explanation:
This is a typical proportional problem for Algebra.
You can do this problem several ways, some shorter than others, however, I want you to understand. So, with that said,
You place the following equation together:
Number of Kiwi/Dollars = Number of Kiwi/Dollars
You are given three of the values:
32 Kiwi/16 = x/4 Please notice: You know Jasmine bought 32 Kiwi for $16.00 and know she has $4.00. You do not know how many kiwi she can purchase. Do you see this?
Now, since this is an equation (an equal sign between two fractions) you can cross-multiply. When you do so you multiply the numerator on the left with the denominator on the right. Then cross-multiply the denominator from the left with the numerator on the right.
You are left with the following due to cross multiplication:
16 x = 4 (32) or 128
16x = 128 Solve for x by dividing 16 into 128 and you arrive at 8
WHY I do this problem in this manner is because you can ALWAYS check your work. In other words, plug 8 (the value for x) into the original equation. When you do so watch what happens:
Original equation: 32/16 = x/4
Then:
32/16 = x/4 or 32/16 = 8/4
Cross multiply: Does 32 times 4 equal 16 times 8? Yes, it indeed does.
