Question

1. model real life newton pays for 5 pounds of pears that cost $3.75 per pound. descartes pays $15 for 5 pounds of apples. who pays more? about how much more?

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate Newton's payment

Multiply price per - pound by pounds. $3.75\times5 = 18.75$

Step2: Compare payments

Compare Newton's $18.75$ with Descartes' $15$. Since $18.75>15$, Newton pays more.

Step3: Calculate the difference

Subtract Descartes' payment from Newton's. $18.75 - 15=3.75$

Answer:

Newton pays more. Newton pays $3.75$ more.