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Which is a better deal? Martha sells apples in 5 lb bags for $4.00 OR Steve sells apples in 3 lb bags for $2.25

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Answer:

Maria's deal is a better deal

Explanations:

First Deal: Martha sells apples in 5 lb bags for $4.00

Price of a 5 lb bag of apples = $4

Price of a 1 lb of apples = $4 /5 = $0.8

Second deal: Steve sells apples in 3 lb bags for $2.25

Price of a 3 lb bag of apples = $2.25

Price of 1 lb of apples = $2.25 / 3 = $0.75

The deal with the highest price per pound is the better deal

Maria sells at a higher price per pound than Steve, therefore, Maria's deal is better

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