Question

2 lb for $4.98 5 lb for $12.25 8 lb for $18.80 10 lb for $23.70 which is a better buy?

Answer 1

Answer:

8 lb for $18.80 is best buy option

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

1. 2 lb for $4.98
2. 5 lb for $12.25
3. 8 lb for $18.80
4. 10 lb for $23.70

Find:

Best buy option

Computation:

1.  2 lb for $4.98

For 1 lb = $4.98 / 2

For 1 lb = $2.49

2.  5 lb for $12.25

For 1 lb = $12.25 / 5

For 1 lb = $2.45

3.  8 lb for $18.80

For 1 lb = $18.80 / 8

For 1 lb = $2.35

4.  10 lb for $23.70

For 1 lb = $23.70 / 10

For 1 lb = $2.37