Question

At a cherry farm, the cost per pound of cherries depends on the amount of cherries bought. For an amount up to 100 pounds, the cost is $1.75 per pound, and, for an amount over 100 pounds, the cost is $1.50 per pound. Ralph bought 60 pounds and Jeff bought 80 pounds separately. If they had bought the total amount jointly, how much would they have saved?

Answer 1

they would have saved 35 dollars

Explanation:

Ralph on his own would have paid 105 and jeff 140 but together with the discount they could save $35 by paying 210 in total with the discount.