Question

Xzavier stops by Sweet Treats after school to get a birthday surprise for his mom. He has $11. The table shows the prices of his mom's favorite treats.

Sweet Treats
Candy Price per Pound
Chocolate-covered Cashews $13.88
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cups $11.46
Chocolate-Caramel Bites $9.62
Gourmet Gummy Bears $8.24

After looking at the prices, Xzavier decides to get two different one-half pound bags of candy for his mom. Do not consider tax. If Xzavier spends the greatest amount possible for two different one-half pound bags of candy, which two candies did he buy?

A. chocolate-covered cashews and chocolate-caramel bites
B. chocolate-peanut butter cups and chocolate-caramel bites
C. gourmet gummy bears and chocolate-caramel bites
D. chocolate-peanut butter cups and gourmet gummy bears

Answer 1

B. chocolate-peanut butter cups and chocolate-caramel bites

Explanation:

Chocolate-peanut butter cups cost $11.46 per pound, so one-half pound costs $5.73.

Chocolate-caramel bites cost $9.62 per pound, so one-half pound costs $4.81.

$5.73 + $4.81 = $10.54, so B is the correct answer.