Question 1196690

A skirt requires 3 1/2 yards of 44-inch material or 3 yards of 60-inch material. The 44-inch fabric costs $8.52 per yard; the 60-inch fabric costs $9.75 per yard. Which is the better buy?


A. 3 1/2 yds. of 44-inch material
B. Both are the same.
C. 3 yds. of 60-inch material
D. none of the above


I got C. for my answer. I’m not sure if its the correct answer, so I would really appreciate the help!
<pre>The <font size = 4><font color = red><b>44" material</font></font></b> costs $8.52 per yard, of which {{{3&1/2}}}, or 3.5 yards are needed, so total cost is: 3.5(8.52) = <font size = 4><font color = red><b>$29.82</font></font></b>
The <font size = 4><font color = red><b>60" material</font></font></b> costs $9.75 per yard, of which 3 yards are needed, so total cost is: 3(9.75) = <font size = 4><font color = red><b>$29.25</font></font></b>.

It should now be clearer to you which of the two is the better deal. Right?</pre>