Question

Shawna needs to buy apples to bake pies for the fair. She needs 13 pounds of apples. At one market, she

finds apples selling for $1.89 a pound. At another market she finds a 15-pound bag of apples for $26.99.
Which market has the better deal?

Answer 1

The market that sells a 15-pound bag of apples for $26.99.

Explanation:

because in the first market 1 pound of apple equals $1.89, we must multiply it times 15 if we need 15 pounds which are $28.35 ($1.89 x 15), but in the second market, 15 pound of apples equals $26.99, compared to the first market the second market has a lesser price so we get to save $1.36 if we buy in the second market rather than buying apples in the first market.

Answer 2

The second market has the better deal. If you divide 26.99 (or round it up to 27), by 15, you will get 1.8, which is less than 1.89. Therefore, the second deal is better. Hope this helps!