Answer: 9-kilogram bag of rice for $29.15
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Step-by-step explanation:
Calculate the unit rate for the first bag
8 kg = 26.04 dollars
8/8 kg = 26.04/8 dollars ... divide both sides by 8
1 kg = 3.255 dollars
1 kg = 3.26 dollars .... rounding to nearest cent
For the first bag, the unit rate is about 3.26 dollars per kg
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Repeat for the second bag
9 kg = 29.15 dollars
9/9 kg = 29.15/9 dollars ........ divide both sides by 9
1 kg = 3.23888888888889 dollars (approx)
1 kg = 3.24 dollars .... rounding to nearest cent
The unit rate for the second bag is roughly 3.24 dollars per kg
We see that the second bag's unit rate is cheaper by 2 cents, so it is the better deal. This is despite the fact that the entire bag costs more.