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Can somebody help me? Dean is comparing prices on ground beef. Store A is selling 5 pounds of ground beef for $23.49. Store B is selling 8 pounds of ground beef for $36.96.

Which store is offering the better deal on ground beef? Show your work.

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Answer:

Explanation:

A=$23.49/5lb=$4.70/lb

B=$36.96/8lb=$4.62/lb

So store B is cheaper.

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