Question

It it takes $\$\frac{125}{4}$ to mow $\frac{5}{12}$ yd of the lawn. What is the cost of mowing 1 yd.

• A. 75

Answer 1

The correct option is A 75
$\text{The cost to mow}\frac{5}{12}\text{yds is}\frac{125}{4}$

$\text{The cost to mow 1 yard}=\frac{\frac{125}{4}}{\frac{5}{12}}$

$=\frac{125}{4}\times \frac{12}{5}$

$=25\times 3$

$=75$

$\therefore$ The cost to mow 1 yd is $75.