A 5kg bag of apples cos5s R65. What is the cost of 500g of apples (which working out)

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To determine the cost of 500g of apples, we can use the concept of proportions.

The cost of a 5kg bag of apples is R65, which means that 1kg of apples would cost R65/5 = R13.

Now, we need to find the cost of 500g of apples. Since 1kg is equal to 1000g, we can set up a proportion:

1kg / R13 = 500g / x

Cross multiplying, we get:

x = (500g * R13) / 1kg
x = (500 * 13) / 1000
x = 6500 / 1000
x = R6.50

Therefore, the cost of 500g of apples is R6.50.