Question

Which is a better buy? 3-pound bag of candy for $6.04 or 9-pound bag of candy for $18.45?

Answer 1

The first option is the correct answer

Explanation
Multiply the 3 pound bag value by 3 giving you 18.12 which is less than the 9 pound bag

Answer 2

Answer:

the 3 pound bag

Step-by-step explanation:

6.04÷3= $2.013 per pond

and

18.45÷9= $2.05 per pound

You want to pick the lesser value because that means it will cost you less.