Question

A 40-lob bag of dog food is $32.99, and a 24-lb

bag is $15.99. How many pounds is a better buy?

Answer 1

The 40-lb bag.

Explanation:

A 40-lb bag cost $0.80 per pound while the 24-lb bag cost $1.37 per pound.

Answer 2

Answer: A 24 Ib Bag

Explanation:

A 40 Ib bag of dog food price= $32.99

Per Ib costs = 32.99/40 = $ 0.82475

A 24 Ib bag of dog food price= $15.99

Per Ib costs = 15.99/24 = $ 0.66625

Better to buy a 24 Ib bag