Question

Choose the statement that best describes the cost of each fruit.

Strawberries Apples
Weight

(lbs.) Cost

($)
1 3.99
2 7.98
3 11.97
4 15.96
5 19.95

Not enough information to make a conclusion.
Strawberries cost the same as apples.
Strawberries cost more than apples.
Strawberries cost less than apples.

Answer 1

Strawberries cost the same as apples.

Reason: The cost per pound is constant at $3.99 (1 lb = $3.99, 2 lb = $7.98, etc.), so both fruits have the same price per pound.