SOLUTION: Cost of 4 kg flour at 50 cent per 500g?

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Question 718768: Cost of 4 kg flour at 50 cent per 500g?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Convert g to kg
+500%2A%28+1%2F1000+%29+=+.5+
This is ( 500 grams ) x ( 1 kg / 1000 grams )
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To find cost:
( kilograms ) x ( cost / kg )
+4%2A%2850+%2F+.5%29+
+8%2A50+=+400+ cents
$4 cost