Question

2 pounds of ham costs $19.98 at Deli A. 3 pounds of ham costs $23.97 at Deli B. What deli has the better deal on ham?

Answer 1

Deli B has the better deal


Since 2 pounds cost 19.98, one pound would be 9.99 at Deli A

At Deli B, 3 pounds cost 23.97, meaning one pound costs 7.99

Answer 2

$19.98 divided by 2 = $9.99 per lb for Deli A

$23.97 divided by 3 = $7.99 per lb at Deli B.

In conclusion, Deli B’s ham has a better deal than the ham at Deli A.