Question

A lumber yard has five different lengths of 2 by 4 boards. Based on cost per linear foot, which is the best deal available on 2 by 4 boards at this lumber yard?

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A lumber yard has five different lengths of 2 by 4 boards. Based on cost per linear foot, which is the best deal available on 2 by 4 boards at this lumber yard?

2 × 4 BOARD PRICES

8 foot board for $2.95

10 foot board for $3.15

12 foot board for $4.10

16 foot board for $5.80

20 foot board for $6.95

Step-by-step explanation:

• 8 foot board for $2.95

         $\frac{2.95}{8}= 0.36875$

• 10 foot board for $3.15

        $\:\frac{3.15}{10}=0.315$

• 12 foot board for $4.10

        $\frac{4.1}{12}=0.341$

• 16 foot board for $5.80

        $\frac{5.8}{16}= 0.3625$

• 20 foot board for $6.95

        $\frac{6.95}{20}= 0.3475$

Therefore, 10 foot board for $3.15  is the best deal available on 2 by 4 boards at this lumber yard. It means  you should be able to get 1 board for $0.315 when you buy 10 boards.