Question

Jamal is comparing two different kinds of fruit at the store .He wants to buy the one that is the best value per pound. what is the cost per pound for each kind of fruit? Which kind of fruit gives him the best value per pound?

Answer 1

apples per pound: 0.25

pears per pound: 0.33

Apples give him the best value per pound

Explanation:

to find apple per pound: 4/16= 0.25

to find pears per pound: 7/21= 0.33