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$1.79 $1.88
Gallon of milk
$3.39 $3.22
A dozen eggs
$2.29 $2.24
A pound of apples
$2.29/pound $2.45/pound
Frozen pizza
$8.49 $9.24

If you have $32 to spend, how many pounds of apples can you buy with a gallon of milk at each store? Write and solve an equation to find your answer.

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Answer 1

Let's calculate how many pounds of apples you can buy after purchasing a gallon of milk from each store.

1. Store 1:

   • Price of a gallon of milk: $3.39
   • Remaining money after buying milk: \( 32 - 3.39 = 28.61 \)
   • Price of apples: $2.29 per pound
   • Pounds of apples you can buy: \[ \text{Pounds of apples} = \frac{28.61}{2.29} \approx 12.5 \text{ pounds} \]

2. Store 2:

   • Price of a gallon of milk: $3.22
   • Remaining money after buying milk: \( 32 - 3.22 = 28.78 \)
   • Price of apples: $2.45 per pound
   • Pounds of apples you can buy: \[ \text{Pounds of apples} = \frac{28.78}{2.45} \approx 11.7 \text{ pounds} \]

Summary:

• At Store 1: Approximately 12.5 pounds of apples.
• At Store 2: Approximately 11.7 pounds of apples.