Question

Which is the better buy?

7-pound bag of barley for $6.72
312-ounce bag of barley for $28.08

Answer 1

7-pound bag of barley for $6.72

Explanation:

Answer 2

7-pound bag of barley for $6.72 is a better buy.

Explanation:

7-pound bag of barley for $6.72

6.72 : 7 = 0.96

check your work: 0.96 x 7 = 6.72

so for the first offer you will be paying $0.96 per pound

312-ounce bag of barley for $28.08

1 pound = 16 ounces

312 ounces = 19.5 pounds

28.08 : 19.5 = 1.44

for the second offer you will be paying $1.44 per pound of barley. 7-pound bag of barley for $6.72 is a better buy because you will be less for each pound.

hope this helps!