SOLUTION: Molly bought 7 books for $42 and Henry bought 8 books for $52, who got the better buy?

Question 1147332: Molly bought 7 books for $42 and Henry bought 8 books for $52, who got the better buy?

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Alan3354:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39633) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
MOLLY

HENRY

Which price is lower?
(Molly)
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Molly bought 7 books for $42 and Henry bought 8 books for $52, who got the better buy?
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"better" is not a clearly defined math term.
The 7 books or the 8 books might be more valuable.
If you mean the lowest price per book, you should say that.

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