Question

Find the unit price of each item, rounding answers to the nearest tenth of a cent. A) 4 lbs for $2.37 b) 15 lbs for $8.57 c) 25 lbs for $13.59 Which bag (4, 15, or 25) is the best deal?

Answer 1

A. $0.59

B. $0.57

C. $0.54

The best deal is 25 lbs for $13.59

Explanation:

A) 4 lbs for $2.37

Units price (price per lb) = $2.37 / 4

= $0.5925

Approximately $0.59

b) 15 lbs for $8.57

Price per lb = $8.57 / 15

= $0.5713

Approximately $0.57

c) 25 lbs for $13.59

Price per lb = $13.59 / 25

= $0.5436

Approximately $0.54

Which bag (4, 15, or 25) is the best deal?

The best deal is 25 lbs for $13.59