Question

6 tables cost £78 in total.
How much does 1 table cost?
Give your answer in pounds (£).

Answer 1

Answer: 13

Explanation:

78/6 = 13

Answer 2

13 pounds

Explanation:

We can use proportions to solve.

6 tables 1 table

---------------- = ----------------

78 pounds x pounds

Using cross products.

6 * x = 78 * 1

Divide each side by 6.

6x/6 = 78/6

x = 13 pounds