Question

If one store is selling 3/4 of a bushel of apples for $9, and another store is selling 2/3 of a bushel of apples for $9, which store has the better deal? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

3/4 of a bushel is 75%, 2/3 of a bushel is 66.67% about. Being that both cost $9 the first store who is selling 3/4 of a bushel is a better deal because you get more for what you pay for.The store that is selling 3/4 of a bushel for $9 is a better deal because you get more of a bushel of apples for the same price. Note: 3/4>2/3