SOLUTION: An 8-pound bag of cat food sells for $13.89. A 20-pound bag of the same brand sells for $24.79. Which is the better buy?

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Question 832003: An 8-pound bag of cat food sells for $13.89. A 20-pound bag of the same brand sells for $24.79. Which is the better buy?
Answer by Diana541(24)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The 20 pund bag. To solve this, divide.
8/13.89 and 20/24.79

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