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  • 04-09-2017
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Which is the better buy, 3 pounds for $8.31 or 5 pounds for $12.95 explain

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kphung76127
kphung76127 kphung76127
  • 04-09-2017
Find the unit rate for each

$8.31/3 pounds= $2.77 per pound
$12.95/5 pounds= $2.59 per pound

Final answer: The second option is better because you are paying less per pound (2.59<2.77).
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