Aproduce stand has 1500 fresh vegetables and fruits for sale. there are 20 pears, 50 oranges, 35 broccoli, and 60 ears of corn. the pears cost $2.00 each, broccoli cost $0.50 per pound, and corn is 3 ears for $1.00. after visiting the stand, bill buys a tea at the local cafe for $2.75. the area tax is 7%. bill has $50 and wants to spend the least amount of money as possible.
what is the price for the cheaper of the following choices: 2 pears and 3 pounds of broccoli or 3 pears and 6 ears of corn? round the price to the nearest cent.