Question

A/1 * B/C =D
You find yourself with 17 guilders (a gold coin) but you are planning on taking a trip to a country where the local currency is the florin.
The current exchange rate is 2 guilders for every 3 florins.
Using the above exchange rate, and the template for conversions, set up an equation to convert your 17 guilders into florins.
What should you place in space B of the template?
(Hints: Treat the exchange rate as a conversion factor. Assume no service charge for the transaction)
A. 17 guilders
B. 25.5 florins
C. 2 guilders
D. 3 florins

Answer 1

Answer:

                  25.5 Guilders

Explanation:

Data:

         Available Guilders  =  17

         Exchange Rate  =  2 Guilders = 3 Florins

Solution:

             As we know,

                      2 Guilders are equal to  =  3 Florins

Then,

                     17 Guilders will be equal to  =  X Florins

Solving for X,

                    X  =  (17 Guilders × 3 Florins) ÷ 2 Guilders

                    X  =  25.5 Guilders