Question

You are considering two brands of spaghetti noodles. The first brand weighs 1.5 lb and costs $2.30. The second brand weighs 2 lb and costs $3.30. Which brand is the better deal per pound?

A Brand 1 is the better deal.

B Brand 2 is the better deal.

C Both brands cost the same per pound.

D There is not enough information provided to answer the question.

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

Brand A has a lower price per pound by about .10 cents

Answer 2

Answer: A brand 1 is the better deal

Explanation:

First divide 2.3 by 1.5 =1 8/15

And divide 3.3 by 2 and get 1 13/20 so the first one is less than the second one