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One last Question: Tulip bulbs are on sale at store A, at 5 for $11.00, and the regular price at store B is 6 for $13. Is each store pricing tulip bulbs at the same rate? Explain how you know.

User Kuba Suder
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Answer: no they're different but similar

Explanation:

11/5 is 2.2

13/6 is 2.16

so store b is cheaper

User RedEyed
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Answer: No, it is not the same. There is a difference of 1 cent

Explanation:

In store A, the each tulip bulbs costed

11 / 5 = $2.2

In store B, each tulip bulbs costed

13/6 = $2.1

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