A 57kg bag of apples cost R65 . What is the cost of 500 grams of apples ?

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To find the cost of 500 grams of apples, we'll first determine the cost per kilogram and then calculate the price for 500 grams.

  1. Cost of 1 kg of apples:

    • The total weight of apples is 57 kg and costs R65.
    • Cost per kg = Total cost / Total weight
    • Cost per kg = R65 / 57 kg ≈ R1.14 (rounded to two decimal places)
  2. Cost of 500 grams (0.5 kg) of apples:

    • Cost for 500 grams = Cost per kg × 0.5 kg
    • Cost for 500 grams ≈ R1.14 × 0.5 ≈ R0.57

Therefore, the cost of 500 grams of apples is approximately R0.57.