Question

Mrs. Murphy can buy 6 peaches for the same price as 14 plums. How many plums can she buy for the price of 15 peaches

Answer 1

35 plums

Explanation:

14/6

= 2.33333333

14/6 times 15

= 35 plums

Answer 2

35 plums.

6 peaches is 14 plums.
12 peaches is 28 plums (6x2; 14x2)
3 peaches is 7 plums (6/2; 14/2)
12+3=15 peaches, 7+28=35 plums.