Question

A pound of potato chips from Hailey's favorite brand costs $4.50. A 10 oz bag of the competitor's brand costs $3.75. Which is a better bargain?

Answer 1

The Hailey´s favorite brand is the best price $4.50 per pound

Step-by-step explanation:

To answer the question you should have the same units to compare the quantities of potato and their price.

As the problem gives you the first quantity (1 pound) in pounds, we are going to convert the second quantity from ounces to pounds:

`10oz*(1pound)/(16oz)=0.625pounds`

Then you find which is a better bargain multiplying the quantities by the price of one pound to each brand:

-Hailey´s favorite brand:

1 pound * $4.50 = $4.50

-Competitor´s brand:

`1pound*(3.75)/(0.625pounds)=`$6

The Hailey´s favorite brand is the best price $4.50 per pound