The produce market sells corn at the rate of 5 ears for $1.30.

Question

At this rate, how much will a dozen ears cost?

$3.12
$3.90
$3.85
$2.60

Answer 1

To find the cost of a dozen ears of corn, we first need to determine the price of one ear of corn from the given rate.

The rate for corn is 5 ears for $1.30, so the cost per ear can be calculated as follows:

\[ \text{Cost per ear} = \frac{1.30}{5} = 0.26 \text{ dollars per ear} \]

Now, to find the cost of a dozen ears (12 ears):

\[ \text{Cost for 12 ears} = 12 \times 0.26 = 3.12 \text{ dollars} \]

Thus, the cost for a dozen ears of corn is $3.12.