Question

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?

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Ellen bought 4 apples for $2.40, so the cost per apple is $2.40/4 = $<<2.40/4=0.60>>0.60 per apple.

Ellen bought 9 apples for $5.40, so the cost per apple remains $5.40/9 = $<<5.40/9=0.60>>0.60 per apple.
Next week, Ellen could buy $5.40/$0.60 = <<5.40/0.60=9>>9 apples. Answer: \boxed{9}.