the price of apples at three different stores is shown below. Store R sells apples for $1.20 per pound. Store S sells 4 pounds of apples for $5.00. Store T sells 3 pounds of apples for $3.48.


which of these is a true statemnt

Store R sells apples at the lowest rate

Store T sells apples at the lowest rate

Store s charges a lower rate than Store T

Store t charges the same rate as Store R

Respuesta :

Store T sells apples at the lowest rate

Step-by-step explanation:

1st We need to make every statement in order of 1 pound. Then We will easily find the lowest rate of apple.

i) R sell 1.20 $ per pound.

ii) S sell 4 pounds for 5$

i.e S sell 1 pound for 5/4 = 1.25$

iii) T sell 3 pound for 3.48$

i.e T sell 1 pound for 3.48/3 = 1.16$

Analysing the above data I get,

Store T sells apples at the lowest rate