SOLUTION: One brand pf popcorn cost $2.00 for 10 pound and 9 ounces and the second brand cost $2.10 for 1 pound and 14 ounces. Which is the better buy? Why? Explain.

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Mixtures -> SOLUTION: One brand pf popcorn cost $2.00 for 10 pound and 9 ounces and the second brand cost $2.10 for 1 pound and 14 ounces. Which is the better buy? Why? Explain.       Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 926077: One brand pf popcorn cost $2.00 for 10 pound and 9 ounces and the second brand cost $2.10 for 1 pound and 14 ounces. Which is the better buy? Why? Explain.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
16 ounces/pound
---
Brand A $2.00 popcorn:
10 pound * 16 ounces/pound + 9 ounces = 169 ounces
$2.00/169 ounces = 0.012 $/ounce
---
Brand B $2.10 popcorn:
1 pound * 16 ounces/pound + 14 ounces = 30 ounces
$2.10/30 ounces = 0.07 $/ounce
---
Brand A is a better buy, it's a lot cheaper per ounce.
---
Solve and graph linear equations:
https://sooeet.com/math/linear-equation-solver.php
---
Solve quadratic equations, quadratic formula:
https://sooeet.com/math/quadratic-formula-solver.php
---
Convert fractions, decimals, and percents:
https://sooeet.com/math/fraction-decimal-percent.php
---
Calculate and graph the linear regression of any data set:
https://sooeet.com/math/linear-regression.php