Last week, Ellen bought 4 apples for $2.40. This week she bought 9 apples for $5.40. If the cost per apple remains the same, how many apples could she buy next week?
To find the cost per apple, divide the total amount spent by the number of apples: $2.40 / 4 = $<<2.40/4=0.60>>0.60 per apple
Next, divide the total amount she spent this week by the cost per apple: $5.40 / $0.60 = <<5.4/0.6=9>>9 apples
Since the cost per apple remains the same, she could buy 9 apples next week. Answer: \boxed{9}.
A) 1 apple for $1.20
B) 6 apples for $3.40
C) 10 apples for $6.00
D) 13 apples for $8.20
To find the cost per apple, divide the total amount spent by the number of apples.
A) 1 apple for $1.20: Cost per apple = $1.20 / 1 = $1.20/apple
B) 6 apples for $3.40: Cost per apple = $3.40 / 6 = $0.57/apple
C) 10 apples for $6.00: Cost per apple = $6.00 / 10 = $0.60/apple
D) 13 apples for $8.20: Cost per apple = $8.20 / 13 = $0.63/apple
So, the cost per apple is different for each option.
which one is the right answer?
Apologies for the confusion. The correct answer is Option B) 6 apples for $3.40.
Since the cost per apple remains the same, Ellen could buy 6 apples next week for $3.40.