Question

Gina bought 2.5 pounds of peaches that cost $1.38 per pound at the grocery store. Amy went to the local farmer’s market and purchased 3.5 pounds of peaches at $0.98 per pound. Who spent more money, and how much more?

Answer 1

Gina spent more money, she spent 2 more cents than Amy.

Explanation:

Gina: 1.38x2=$2.76 1.38/2=69 cents

2.76+69= $3.45

Amy: 0.98x3=$2.94 0.98/2=49 cents

2.94+49= $3.43

Answer 2

gina spent $3.45 in total. amy spent $3.43 in total. so gina spent more money and she spent 2 cents more