Question

2. Ariana wanted to order candy online. Company

A is offering 2-pounds of chocolate for $30.25,
while Company B is offering 2-pounds of the
same chocolate for $34.00. Which company is
offering the lowest price per pound?

Answer 1

Company A

Explanation:

If they're the same chocolates with the same weight, then company A will be better because it's cheaper.

Answer 2

Ariana wanted to order candy online. Company A is offering the lowest price per pound.

SOLUTION:

Given, Ariana wanted to order candy online.

Company A is offering 2-pounds of chocolate for $30.25, while Company B is offering 2-pounds of the same chocolate for $34.00.

We need to find which company is offering the lowest price per pound?

Let us find the price per pound for company A first.

Cost for two pounds is $30.25.

Then, cost for one pound =
`\frac{\text { cost of two pounds }}{2}=(30.25)/(2)=15.125`

So, company A is selling one pound of chocolate at the rate of $15.125.

Now, let us find price per pound for company B.

Cost for two pounds is $34.00.

Then, cost for one pound =
`\frac{\text { cost of two pounds }}{2}=(34)/(2)=17`

So, company B is selling one pound of chocolate at the rate of $17.

Now, compare both the rates. $15.125 < $17

Hence, company A is offering the lowest price per pound.