Question

You can buy 3 apples at the quick market for $1.35. You can buy 5 of the same apples at Stop and Save for $2.40. Which place is the best buy?

Answer 1

To determine the best buy, let's calculate the cost per apple at each store.

Quick Market:

Cost for 3 apples = $1.35

Cost per apple = $1.35 / 3 = $0.45

Stop and Save:

Cost for 5 apples = $2.40

Cost per apple = $2.40 / 5 = $0.48

Comparing the costs per apple, Quick Market is the better option as it offers apples for $0.45 each, while Stop and Save sells them for $0.48 each.

Therefore, Quick Market is the best buy in terms of the cost per apple.