Question

Ricardo bought 6 pounds of peanuts at the local wholesaler for $12. His friend Saniya bought 4 pounds of peanuts at the supermarket for $10. Saniya thinks she got the better deal because $10 is less than $12.

How much did Ricardo pay per pound?
How much did Saniya pay per pound?

Who got the better deal?
A. Ricardo
B. Saniya
C. They paid the same rate per pound.

Answer 1

Ricardo

Explanation:

Divide $12 by 6 pounds and then divide $10 by the 4 pounds.

Ricardo got 2$ per pound and Roxanne got 2.5$ per pound so Ricardo got the better deal.

Answer 2

ricardo

he payed 2 per pound while she payed 2.50