SOLUTION: which one of the following is a better buy: a 16 inch pizza for $14 or two 10 inch pizzas for $13.00 ?

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Question 430500: which one of the following is a better buy: a 16 inch pizza for $14 or two 10 inch pizzas for $13.00 ?
Found 2 solutions by rosey51235, ewatrrr:
Answer by rosey51235(30) (Show Source):
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First, is it two 10-inch pizzas for $13.00 TOTAL, or $13.00 EACH? Once you know that, divide the total price of a pizza (or pizzas) by the total inches for price per inch...whichever number is lowest is the better deal.
If you tell me whether the 13 is total or per each pizza, I'd be happy to walk you through the math if you'd like. :)
-Rose

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
Area(circle) =
Area[d=16" r = 8"] = 64pi in^2
Area[d=10" r = 5"] = 25pi in^2, two of them 50pi in^2
the 16" the better buy