Question

A corn vendor at a farmer's market was selling a bag of 8 ears of corn for $2.56. Another vendor was selling a bag of 12 for $4.32.

Answer 1

8 ears of corn for $2.56

Explanation:

Which bag is the better deal?

to determine which bag is the better deal, determine the price per ear of corn

price per ear = total price / total ears

$2.56 / 8 = $0.32

$4.32 / 12 = $0.36

the cheaper ear is the 8 ears of corn for $2.56