Question

Abby can buy an 8 pound bag of dog food for 7.40 or a 4 pound bag of the same dog food for 5.38 which is better buy

Answer 1

The 8 pound bag is a better deal

8 Pound Bag

8= 7.40

1= 0.925

93 cents per pound

4 pound bag

4= 5.38

1= 1.345

1 dollar and 35 cents per pound

The 8 pound bag is a better deal by 42 centers per pound 

Answer 2

The 8 pound bag is a better deal8 Pound Bag8= 7.401= 0.92593 cents per pound
4 pound bag4= 5.381= 1.3451 dollar and 35 cents per pound
The 8 pound bag is a better deal by 42 centers per pound