Question

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

Answer 1

First store:

3/4 of bushel of apples for $9.

Let us find the rate of 1 bushel of apples.

In order to find the rate of 1 bushel of apples, we need to divide 9 by 3/4.

9 ÷ 3/4 = 9 × 4/3 = 3 × 4 = $12.

Therefore, rate of 1 bushel of apples in first store is $12.

Second store:

2/3 of bushel of apples for $9.

Let us find the rate of 1 bushel of apples.

In order to find the rate of 1 bushel of apples, we need to divide 9 by 2/3.

9 ÷ 2/3 = 9 × 3/2 = 27/2 = $13.5.

Therefore, rate of 1 bushel of apples in second store is $13.5.

Rate of 1 bushel of apples is less than the rate of 1 bushel of apples in second store.

Therefore, first store has better deal.