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A store sells a 3 -pound bag of oranges for $3.60 and a 5 -pound bag of oranges for $5.25 . What is the difference between the price per pound for the 3 -pound bag of oranges and the price per pound for the 5 -pound bag of oranges

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Answer:

The price of 3 pounds would be $1.20 per pound and the price of 5 pounds would be $1.05 per pound

So, Five pound would cost 15 cents less than the 3 pounds

Explanation:

Divide the price by the pounds

Hope this helps

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