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Gina bought 2.5 pounds of peaches that cost $1.38 per pound at the grocery store. Amy went to the local farmer’s market and purchased 3.5 pounds of peaches at $0.98 per pound. Who spent more money, and how much more?

Sagot :

gina spent $3.45 in total. amy spent $3.43 in total. so gina spent more money and she spent 2 cents more

Answer:

Gina spent more money, she spent 2 more cents than Amy.

Step-by-step explanation:

Gina:     1.38x2=$2.76    1.38/2=69 cents

2.76+69= $3.45

Amy:     0.98x3=$2.94   0.98/2=49 cents

2.94+49= $3.43