Question

Ruby's market sells smoked meats by the pound. The prices for several different meats are shown in the table

Beef 4.25
Chicken 2.50
Sausage 3.25
Turkey 2.85
How much more does 1 1/4 pounds of beef cost then 1 1/4 pounds of turkey?

Answer 1

1.75 more pounds, this was really easy
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Answer 2

Answer: $1.75

Explanation:

The cost of a pound of beef = $4.25

Thus, the cost of
`1(1)/(4)` pounds of beef =
`1(1)/(4)*4.25`

`=(5)/(4)*4.25=\$5.3125`

∴ the cost of
`1(1)/(4)` pounds of beef= $5.3125

The cost of a pound of turkey = $2.85

Thus, the cost of
`1(1)/(4)` pounds of turkey =
`1(1)/(4)*2.85`

`=(5)/(4)*2.85=\$3.5625`

∴ the cost of
`1(1)/(4)` pounds of turkey= $ 3.5625

We can see that $ 5.3125> $ 3.5625

Difference = $ 5.3125 - $ 3.5625 = $1.75

Therefore, the cost of
`1(1)/(4)` pounds of beef is $1.75 more than the cost of
`1(1)/(4)` pounds of turkey.