Question

Ally and Beth are at the grocery store. Ally buys a container of milk for $4 and 4.75 pounds of apples. Beth buys a box of cereal for $3 and 5.5 pounds of apples. If the two shoppers spend the same amount, how much does 1 pound of apples cost?

Answer 1

$1.33

Explanation:

let the cost of apple be $x .

now according to question the two shoppers spend the same amount

4.75x+4=5.5x+3

0.75x=1

x= 4/3= $1.33

therefore, pound of apples cost = $1.33