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Which is better to buy, 3 pounds for $8.31 or 5 pounds for $12.95? Explain.
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Which is better to buy, 3 pounds for $8.31 or 5 pounds for $12.95? Explain.

User Sventorben
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5 pounds do the math
User Ryan Kozak
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Ok, lets figure out how much it cost per pound:
8.51/3 = $2.836667 per pound
12.95/5 = $2.59 per pound

The 5 pounds for $12.95 is better since it is cheaper per pound.
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