8.25x= 15 so....
15/8.25=x so....
1.81~=x so....
To the nearest dollar it 2$/lb
7 . 3 - 3 . 3
= 21 - 9
= 12
Just substitute you y = 3 into the equation
<em>store y has the better buy.</em>
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store x -- 3.04 ÷ 3 = $1.01 per bag
store y -- 3.60 ÷ 5 = $0.72 per bag
store z -- $0.78 per bag
store y cost the least so it is the best option.