SOLUTION: A supermaket sells a 5lb package of 80% lean ground beef for $9.25 and a 4lb package of 85% lean ground beef for $10.60. What's the difference between the cost per pound of the 2

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Question 207403: A supermaket sells a 5lb package of 80% lean ground beef for $9.25
and a 4lb package of 85% lean ground beef for $10.60.
What's the difference between the cost per pound of the 2 types of beef?
Found 2 solutions by rfer, MathTherapy:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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9.25/5=1.85
10.60/4=2.63
2.63-1.85=$.78 per lb difference

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

9.25%2F5 = $1.85/lb
10.60%2F4 = $2.65/lb

Difference in cost per pound - $2.65 - $1.85 = $highlight_green%280.80%29