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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

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bookwormz

Answer : 3. ABC is less expensive by $0.05 per pound

So let's find the price for one pound first:
ABC = $6/8pounds  =   $0.75/ 1 pound    
XYZ = $11.20/14 pounds  =  $0.8/ 1 pound 

So we can see ABC cost less for 1 pound and we can find the difference by subtracting:
0/8=0/75 = 0.05 

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