Question

One bag of oranges costs $2.99 and weighs about 3 7/8 pounds. Individual oranges are sold at $.89 per pound. Which is the better buy? Explain.

Answer 1

One bag of oranges is a better buy.

Explanation:

`0.89(3(7)/(8))`

`=0.89 (4.875)`

`=4.33875`

$4.33875 (Indicidual Oranges) > $2.99 (Oranges/Bag)