Question

You can buy 3 apples at HEB for $1.08. You can buy 5 of the same apples at Kroger’s for $1.15. The apple purchased at HEB are the better buy. True or False? show work

Answer 1

False

Explanation:

1.08/3=0.36 for an apple at HEB

1.15/5=0.23 for an apple at Kroger

36 cents is greater than 23 cents so HEB's apples are more expensive. They are 13 cents more than the Kroger apples. 0.36-0.23=0.13