Question

Store ABC sells 8 lbs. of oranges for $6.00. Store XYZ sells 14 lbs. or oranges for $11.20. Which store is less expensive, and by how much per pound? 1. ABC is less expensive by $.50 per pound 2. XYZ is less expensive by $.50 per pound 3. ABC is less expensive by $.05 per pound 4. XYZ is less expensive by $.05 per pound

Answer 1

ABC-
8:6

XYZ-
14:11.20

ABC (unit rate)-
Divide both sides by 8...
1:0.75

XYZ (unit rate)-
Divide both sides by 14...
1:0.80

ABC is less, 0.80>0.75. The difference between the two is 0.05; 0.80-0.75=0.05.

So the answer is:
3. ABC is less expensive by $0.05 per pound.