SOLUTION: Hi pears are sold in groups of 3 for $2. What is the maximum number of pears one can buy for $25.50. my answer is 38. The textbook solution is 36.who is correct? Thanks

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Question 1118655: Hi
pears are sold in groups of 3 for $2. What is the maximum number of pears one can buy for $25.50.
my answer is 38. The textbook solution is 36.who is correct?
Thanks
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
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The textbook is correct.

Your answer is not correct, unfortunately.


HINT 1.   $25.50  contains   $2   12 times.


HINT 2.   12*3 = 36.



Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Whole increments of $2 only. No remainder can be accepted.


25.5%2F2=12-----------the remainder being excluded!


12%2Aincrements%2A3%28pears%2Fincrement%29

36%2Apears