The natural market sells an 8-ounce package of walnuts for $5.18. They also sell bulk walnuts for $10.72 per pound. Which is the better buy?

A. The 8 ounce package of walnuts is the best price.

B. The bulk walnuts are the best price.

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Jarrett Carrillo

Mathematics

16 May, 02:57

The natural market sells an 8-ounce package of walnuts for $5.18. They also sell bulk walnuts for $10.72 per pound. Which is the better buy?

A. The 8 ounce package of walnuts is the best price.

B. The bulk walnuts are the best price.

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8 ounces is half a pound.

$5.18 for half a pound is the same as $10.36 per pound.

The bulk walnuts cost $10.72 per pound, so the 8-oz packages are the better buy.

The natural market sells an 8-ounce package of walnuts for $5.18. They also sell bulk walnuts for $10.72 per pound. Which is the better buy?A. The 8 ounce package of walnuts is the best price.B. The bulk walnuts are the best price.

The natural market sells an 8-ounce package of walnuts for $5.18. They also sell bulk walnuts for $10.72 per pound. Which is the better buy?

A. The 8 ounce package of walnuts is the best price.

B. The bulk walnuts are the best price.