SOLUTION: Here's my question: Which is the better buy: a grapefruit 5 m in radius that costs 22 cents or a grapefruit 6 cm in radius that costs 31 cents? I'm not even sure how to st

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Question 33499: Here's my question:
Which is the better buy: a grapefruit 5 m in radius that costs 22 cents or a grapefruit 6 cm in radius that costs 31 cents?
I'm not even sure how to start this one! Help!!
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
22/5=4.4 cents/m
31/6=5.167 cents/m
The 1st is the better buy; cheaper.
Cheers,
Stan H.