SOLUTION: Lawn seed can be bought in 5 different sizes. 500g for $5.10, 750g for $4.67, 1kg for $6.19, 1.2kg for $7.42 and 1.6kg for $9.90. Which size is the most economical to buy?
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Question 980476: Lawn seed can be bought in 5 different sizes. 500g for $5.10, 750g for $4.67, 1kg for $6.19, 1.2kg for $7.42 and 1.6kg for $9.90. Which size is the most economical to buy?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There are five different pack size and price combinations. Just compute the price for each of them. Which price is lowest? You are looking for ratio of kilograms to dollars.
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