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A store sells 4 pounds of apples for $7. Another store sells 3 pounds of apples

for $5.40. Which is the better buy?

User Netmikey
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Store A comes out to $1.75/lbs while store B is $1.80/lb, go with the first one
User Jos Woolley
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Answer:

Store A you get more apples for a cheaper price

Explanation:

Store A:

7/4 = $1.75 per pound

Store B:

5.40/3= $1.80 per pound

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