Question

Mr Mlambo decides to sell goat meat in

packs of 12 kg for R840. Sam claims that
the goat meat is being sold at R60 per
kilogram. Verify Sam's claim and make a
valid conclusion.

Answer 1

Explanation:

First we need to calculate the price per kilogram of goat meat.

If 12 kg of goat meat is sold for R840, then the price per kilogram can be calculated as:

Price per kilogram = Total price ÷ Total weight

Price per kilogram = R840 ÷ 12 kg

Price per kilogram = R70

Therefore, Sam's claim that the goat meat is being sold at R60 per kilogram is incorrect. The actual price per kilogram is R70.

In conclusion, Mr Mlambo is selling the goat meat at R70 per kilogram, and Sam's claim is not valid.