WAEC Mathematics 2002 Question 37

Question 37

Commercial Arithmetic

If q oranges are sold for t Naira, how many oranges can be bought for p Naira?

  1. A.pt/2
  2. B.qt/p
  3. C.q/pt
  4. D.pq/t
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (pq/t)

Explanation

q oranges cost t naira, so 1 naira buys q/t oranges and p naira buy pq/t oranges.