KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Calculations: Word Problems - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to determine the cost of one pineapple given that three pineapples cost the same as two mangoes. It starts by calculating the total cost of two mangoes, which is £2.70. Then, it uses this information to find the cost of one pineapple by dividing the total cost of the mangoes by three, resulting in £0.90 per pineapple. The tutorial concludes with a note on the marking scheme for the problem.

If three pineapples cost the same as two mangoes, what is the cost of one pineapple?

What method did the teacher use to calculate the cost of one pineapple?