SOLUTION: You need 17 lb of fertilizer. The local home and garden store currently has a sale on 'Gro-more' fertilizer. The store offers two sizes: 3 lb for $2.29 and 5 lb for $3.25. What do

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Question 127084: You need 17 lb of fertilizer. The local home and garden store currently has a sale on 'Gro-more' fertilizer. The store offers two sizes: 3 lb for $2.29 and 5 lb for $3.25. What do you buy to obtain at 'least' that amount at the 'lowest cost?'
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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17/3=5.6 OR 6 BAGS WILL BE NNEDED @2.29*6=$13.74.
17/5=3.4 0R 4 BAGS WILL BE NEEDED @3.25*4=$13. wHICH IS THE BETTER BUY.