Fruit Baskets

1.10 A produce store sells three different fruit

baskets, as described in the advertisement shown.

Determine the price per pound of each item.

1 pound of each for $6.65

1 lb strawberries, 2 lb pears,

and 2 lb oranges for $10.15

3 lb strawberries, 2 lb pears,

and 3 lb oranges for $17.70

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Cesar Braun

Mathematics

2 June, 20:37

Fruit Baskets

1.10 A produce store sells three different fruit

baskets, as described in the advertisement shown.

Determine the price per pound of each item.

1 pound of each for $6.65

1 lb strawberries, 2 lb pears,

and 2 lb oranges for $10.15

3 lb strawberries, 2 lb pears,

and 3 lb oranges for $17.70

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Kenley Whitaker · Answer 1

2.22

2.03

2.21

Step-by-step explanation:

6.65 divided by a total of 3lb = 2.22 (rounded up from 2.21666667)

10.15 divided by a total of 5lb = 2.03

17.70 divided by a total of 8lb = 2.21 (rounded down from 2.2125)

Fruit Baskets1.10 A produce store sells three different fruitbaskets, as described in the advertisement shown.Determine the price per pound of each item.1 pound of each for $6.651 lb strawberries, 2 lb pears,and 2 lb oranges for $10.153 lb strawberries, 2 lb pears,and 3 lb oranges for $17.70