Question

Ruth is buying potatoes. Which is the better buy: a 4-pound bag for $2.40 or a 10 pound $5.20? Explain a time when the wiser purchase may not be the better buy

Answer 1

The second option (10 for 5.20) and a time that the wiser purchase may not be a better buy is when they live alone. 10 potatoes is not a reasonable amount.

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