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Post-UTME Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 8

Question 8 of 60 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Algebra 8. The price (in cents) of one orange is 5c. What is the price (in dollars) of one dozen of oranges?

  • A. 30c
  • B. 60c
  • C. 3c/5Correct
  • D. 5c/12

Explanation

Price of 12 oranges = 5c x 12 = 60c; converting cents to dollars (÷100) gives 3c/5 dollars.

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