Question

5. Marissa can buy 3 oranges for $1.35, 4 oranges for $1.80, or 5 oranges

for $2.25. Marissa can by 10 oranges for a price that fits this pattern
or a bag of 10 oranges for $4.25. Which way costs less for
10 oranges? Explain.

Answer 1

Marissa can buy 10 oranges in a cheaper by using that pattern

Explanation:

take 1.35 and + by 0.45 = 1.80

take 1.80 and + by 0.45 = 2.25

take 2.25 and add 0.45 + 0.45 + 0.45 + 0.45 + 0.45= 4.5