Question

eight oranges cost $1.00. how much will five dozen oranges cost?

Explanation:

Step1: Find cost per orange

Eight oranges cost $1.00, so cost per orange is $\frac{1.00}{8} = 0.125$ dollars.

Step2: Calculate number of five dozen oranges

Five dozen oranges: $5\times12 = 60$ oranges.

Step3: Find total cost for 60 oranges

Total cost: $60\times0.125 = 7.50$ dollars.

Answer:

Five dozen oranges will cost $7.50.