Question

The store had a special on apples, 4 pounds for $2.80. The store's special on oranges was 3 pounds for $2.58. Which of the following is true?

A. Oranges are 16¢ per pound less than apples.

B. Apples are 16¢ per pound less than oranges.

C. Apples are 86¢ per pound.

D. Oranges are 70¢ per pound.

Answer 1

Apples:
$2.80 / 4
= $0.70

Oranges:
$2.58 / 3
= $0.86

$0.86 - $0.70 = $0.16

Therefore Option B) Is true.

Answer 2

B

Explanation:

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