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Which is more economical: purchasing the economy size of a detergent at 7 kilograms for $7.15 or purchasing the regular size at 870 grams for $.60? and by how much $ do you save by purchasing the more economical choice?

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the regular size will be more economical
by $3.5
User Dja
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Answer:

The regular size is more economical. You save $2.322.

Explanation:

Consider the provided information.

We need to find the more economical purchasing.

The economy size of a detergent at 7 kilograms for $7.15

The regular size at 870 grams for $.60

This can be written as:


870\ gm=0.60

Divide both sides by 870.


1\ gm=(0.60)/(870)

Now multiply both sides by 7000.


7000\ gm=(0.60)/(870)* 7000


7\ Kg=4.828 (∴1000 gm = 1kg )

Hence the cost of 7 kg regular size detergent is $4.828

Thus, the regular size is more economical.

For 7 kg economy size of a detergent we need to pay $7.15

For 7 kg regular size detergent we need to pay $4.828

$7.15-$4.828=$2.322

Hence, you save $2.322.

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