SOLUTION: 1.) The chart shows the mass and the cost for different types of cookies. Type: Chunky Chocolate: Smooth Caramel: Plain Vanilla: Mass(g) 275

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Question 1122196: 1.) The chart shows the mass and the cost for different types of cookies.
Type: Chunky Chocolate: Smooth Caramel: Plain Vanilla:
Mass(g) 275 325 450
Cost($) 1.95 2.25 3.25
Which type costs the least per gram? Show your reasoning.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Type: Chunky Chocolate: Smooth Caramel: Plain Vanilla:
Mass(g) 275 325 450
Cost($) 1.95 2.25 3.25 
Type:          Chunky Chocolate:          Smooth Caramel:      Plain Vanilla:
Mass(g)              275                         325                 450
Cost($)              1.95                       2.25                 3.25


Try calculating the ratio for each category.
                      Chunky Cocolate           Smooth Caramel       Plain Vanilla
PRICE($ per gram)         0.00709                  0.00692               0.00722