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Adrian can purchase a 10-pound item from several different sellers. Which is the best buy?

PLEASE HELP ME

A) Buy online for $50 plus pay shipping costs of $1 per pound.

B) Buy online for $47 plus pay shipping costs $2 per pound.

C) Buy at a local store for $60 and use a $5-off coupon.

User IMemon
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Answer:

the answer is c because i answered it on a test and got it right

Explanation:

User Sudheer Palyam
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The answer is C. If he buys A, he gets $50 price, plus $10 worth of per pound shipping, so it is $60. For B, he pays $20 per pound worth of shipping, already with a $47 price, so it’s $67. By buying it at the store with the $5 coupon, he only pays $55.
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