Mr. Elijah bought 5 kg of glutinous rice flour for $16. He sold the glutinous rice flour for $42.
- How much did he sell each kilogram of glutinous rice flour for?
- How much money did he make from each kilogram of glutinous rice flour?
(a)
Amount that Mr. Elijah sold each kg of glutinous rice flour for
= 42 ÷ 5
= $8.40
(b)
Cost of 1 kg of flour
= 16 ÷ 5
= $3.20
Amount that Mr. Elijah made from each kg of glutinous rice flour
= 8.40 - 3.20
= $5.20
Answer(s): (a) $8.40; (b) $5.20