Question

HELP ASAP Store A sells 5 bagels for $2.05. Store B sells 3 bagels for $1.35. How do the unit rates compare?

A. The bagels at Store A are $0.04 more expensive than the bagels at Store B.
B. The bagels at Store A are $0.03 more expensive than the bagels at Store B.
C. The bagels at Store B are $0.04 more expensive than the bagels at Store A.
D. The bagels at Store B are $0.03 more expensive than the bagels at Store A.
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Answer 1

1. B

2. A

3. B

4. C

Answer 2

Explanation:

Store A:

5 bagels for $2.05, 1 bagel for $2.05/5 = $0.41.

Store B:

3 bagels for $1.35, 1 bagel for $1.35/3 = $0.45.

Hence the bagels at Store B are $0.04 more expansive than the bagels at Store A. (C)