Question

If 2 1/2 lb. of turkey costs $6.25 and 2 1/4 lb. of turkey costs $5.75,

Which brand of turkey is the better buy?

Answer 1

To solve this, let's try finding the unit rate:

First, let's turn the fractions into decimals.

2.5x = 6.25

2.25x = 5.75

x = 2.5

x = 2.55555555556

The $6.25 turkey is the better buy