a store sells a 3lb bag of oranges for $3.60 and a 5 pound bag of oranges for $5.25 what is the difference between the price per pound for the three pound bag of oranges and the price per pound for the 5 lb bag of oranges? pls answer, and give step-by-step explanation
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The difference between the price per pound for the three pound bag of oranges and the price per pound for the 5 lb bag of oranges is $0.15Step-by-step explanation:GivenPrice of 3lb bag = $3.60Price of 5lb bag = $5.25We have to calculate the per pound price for each bag to compare the per pound price for both[tex]Price\ of\ one\ pound\ in\ 3lb\ bag=\frac{3.60}{3}\\=\$1.20[/tex][tex]Price\ of\ one\ pound\ in\ 5lb\ bag = \frac{5.25}{5}\\=\$1.05[/tex][tex]Difference\ between\ two\ prices = 1.20-1.05\\=\$0.15[/tex]The difference between the price per pound for the three pound bag of oranges and the price per pound for the 5 lb bag of oranges is $0.15Keywords: Weights, Unit PriceLearn more about weights at:brainly.com/question/4706270brainly.com/question/4710621#LearnwithBrainly