Question

Maria is shopping for dog food. Brand A is 40-pound bag and cost $49. Brand B is 20-pound bag for $23.44

A) find the unit rate price (cost per pound for each brand)

B) which brand is cheaper per pound

Answer 1

Brand B is cheaper than Brand A

Explanation:

Brand A:

49/40=1.23

1.23*40=49

Brand B:

23.44/20=1.17

1.17*20=23.4

Answer 2

brand a is $1.22 per pound. brand b is $1.17 per pound.

Explanation:

brand b would be the cheapest per pound but brand a would be better because brand b would be doubled price wise to get the same amount as brand a.