abby can buy an 8 pound bag of dog food for $7.40 or a 4 pound bag of the same dog foof for $5.38. whichis the better ?

Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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4-pound bag=$5.38

8-pound bag=$7.40

4-pound bag is $5.38

1-pound bag=$5.38÷4

=$1.345

Here, 1-pound costs $1.345

8-pound bag=$7.40

1-pound bag=$7.40÷8

=$0.925

Here, 1-pound costs $0.925

so,

buying 8-pound bag for $7.40 is the better buy.