SOLUTION: One brand pf popcorn cost $2.00 for 10 pound and 9 ounces and the second brand cost $2.10 for 1 pound and 14 ounces. Which is the better buy? Why? Explain.

Question 926077: One brand pf popcorn cost $2.00 for 10 pound and 9 ounces and the second brand cost $2.10 for 1 pound and 14 ounces. Which is the better buy? Why? Explain.

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
16 ounces/pound
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Brand A $2.00 popcorn:
10 pound * 16 ounces/pound + 9 ounces = 169 ounces
$2.00/169 ounces = 0.012 $/ounce
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Brand B $2.10 popcorn:
1 pound * 16 ounces/pound + 14 ounces = 30 ounces
$2.10/30 ounces = 0.07 $/ounce
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Brand A is a better buy, it's a lot cheaper per ounce.
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