To find the difference, first calculate how much 3 pounds of each meat costs.
$3.20 × 3 = $9.60 for 3 pounds of chicken
$4.59 × 3 = $13.77 for 3 pounds of beef
Now, take the difference.
$13.77 - $9.60 = $4.17
Answer:
3 pounds of beef costs $4.17 more than 3 pounds of chicken.
