Question

Dorian buys 2 pounds of almonds for $21.98 and 3 pounds of dried apricots for $26.25. Which is less expensive per pound? How much is less expensive?

Answer 1

3lbs of apricot for $26.25 because they are 2.24 less that 2lbs of almonds for $21.98

Answer 2

Dried apricots are $2.24 per pound less expensive.

Explanation:

Apricots are less expensive by $2.24 per pound.

Explanation:

The cost of 2 pound of almonds for = $21.98

The cost of 1 pound of almonds =

= $10.99

The cost of 3 pounds dried apricots for = $26.25

The cost of 1 pound dried apricots =

= $8.75

Difference in cost per pound = 10.99 - 8.75

= $2.24