Question

ellie wanted to order candy online. company A us offering 2 1/2 pounds of chocolate for $32.50; while company B is offering 2 3/4 pounds of the same chocolate for $35.00. what is the unit price for company A? (please include units) what is the unit price for company B? which company is offering the lowest price per pound?

Answer 1

Company A = $13

Company B = $12.73

Company B

Explanation:

To determine the unit cost for each company, divide the price of chocolate by the number of pounds

Unit cost = price ÷ total pounds offered

Company A

$32.50 ÷ 2 1/2

$32.50 ÷ 5/2

$32.50 x 2/5 = $13

Company B

$35 ÷ 2 3/4

$35 ÷ 11/4

$35 X 4/11 = $12.73

$12.73 is less than $13. Company b has a lower price per pound