Question

Choose the option that fills the blank with the most suitable word:

He charges _____ the rate of five dollars to a dozen oranges.

• A. at
• B. by
• C. for
• D. with

Answer 1

The correct option is A at

A preposition is a word which comes before a noun or a pronoun and establishes a relationship between the elements of a clause or words. Option A) at is correct as it indicates an amount. The other options are wrong as by, for, and with indicate usage, a purpose, and inclusion respectively. These uses don't fit in the given question. The correct answer is A)at.