The local farmers market sells apples in packages at 3 for 40¢ or 5 for 60¢. How much do you expect to spend when you purchase 16 apples? (apples cannot be sold individually)

Question

The local farmers market sells apples in packages at 3 for 40¢ or 5 for 60¢. How much do you expect to spend when you purchase 16 apples? (apples cannot be sold individually)

Answer 1

3 * 40 cents + 1 * 60 cents

$1.20 + $0.60

$1.80

Answer 2

2* 60 cents + 2 * 40 cents = 1.20 + 0.80 = $2