Question

A strawberry picker gets $1 after filling 3 pint boxes. How much will they earn after filling 9 pint boxes?

A) $3
B) $6
C) $9
D) $12

Answer 1

The strawberry picker will earn $3 after filling 9 pint boxes as they earn $1 for every 3 pint boxes filled.

Step-by-step explanation:

The strawberry picker earns money based on the number of pint boxes they fill. For every 3 pint boxes filled, they earn $1. To solve how much they would earn after filling 9 pint boxes, we divide the total number of pint boxes by 3 and then multiply the result by the earning per 3 pint boxes.

1. Number of pint boxes filled: 9
2. Divide this number by 3 (the number of pint boxes required to earn $1): 9 ÷ 3 = 3
3. Now multiply the result by $1 (the amount earned for every 3 pint boxes): 3 × $1 = $3

Therefore, after filling 9 pint boxes, the strawberry picker will earn $3.