Question

Maria’s family hosts a barbeque every month in the summer. In May, they bought 3.2 pounds of hamburger and 3 packages of hot dogs. In June, they bought 1 1/2 times as much hamburger and 1/3 as many hot dogs. Hamburger costs $4.25 per pound and hot dogs cost $4 per package.

In which month did Maria’s family spend more on hamburger and hot dogs? How much more?
A. May; $6.80
B. June; $1.20
C. May; $1.20
D. June; $6.80

Answer 1

The answer is c I hope that helps

Answer 2

Given:

May:
hamburger: 3.2 pounds * 4.25 = 13.60
hotdogs: 3 packages * 4 = 12
Total cost: 13.60 + 12 = 25.60

June:
hamburger: 3.2 pounds * 1 1/2 = 4.8 pounds * 4.25 = 20.4
hotdogs: 3 packages * 1/3 = 1 package * 4 = 4
Total cost: 20.4 + 4 = 24.4

25.60 - 24.40 = 1.20

They spent more on May by $1.20. Choice C.