Question

Wich is a better deal, a bag of sand witch is 60 pounds for $5 or B a bag of sand witch is $12 for 150 pounds?

Answer 1

1) find unit rate of both bags

60/5 = 12pound per dollar

150/12 = 12.5pounds per dollar

2) Comparing

12 (A) < 12.5 (B)

Therefore, B is a better deal