Question

A grocery store sells bags of oranges in two different sizes.


The 3-pound bags of oranges cost $4—the 8-pound bags of oranges for $9.




Which oranges cost less per pound?



Explain or show your reasoning.

Answer 1

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Answer:

8-pound bags of oranges cost less price.

Step-by-step explanation:

The 3 pound bag has a unit cost of

$4/(3 lb)=$1.33/lb  

The 8 pound bag has a unit cost of  

 $9/(8 lb)=$1.13/lb  

The 8 pound bag has a lower price per pound.