Question

Finis purchased 3 pounds of sliced turkey for $10.50 at Store #1. Marleigh bought 2.5 pounds of sliced turkey for $8.90 at Store #2. What is the price per pound of the better deal?

Answer 1

The price per pound of the better deal is $3.50 per pound.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the price per pound of the better deal, we need to calculate the price per pound for each purchase.

For Finis' purchase:

Price = $10.50

Weight = 3 pounds

Price per pound = $10.50 / 3 = $3.50 per pound

For Marleigh's purchase:

Price = $8.90

Weight = 2.5 pounds

Price per pound = $8.90 / 2.5 = $3.56 per pound

Thus, the price per pound for the better deal is $3.50 per pound.