Nathan Alexander wants to purchase ears of corn for a family reunion picnic. A farmers' market near his home offers six ears of

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3 years ago

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corn for $1.25, 12 ears of corn for $2.64, or 36 ears of corn for $7.20. Which is the best buy?

2 answers:

Otrada [13] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-20T00:22:53+03:00

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6 for $1.25= $1.25/6= $0.21
36 for $7.20= $7.20/36= $0.20

So the 36 ears for $7.20 is the better buy by 1cent

Yanka [14] · Answer 2 · 2022-08-20T02:39:05+03:00

Yanka [14]3 years ago

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36 ears of corn for 7.20