You are considering two brands of spaghetti noodles. The first brand weighs 1.5 lb and costs $2.30. The second brand weighs 2 lb and costs $3.30. Which brand is the better deal per pound?

A Brand 1 is the better deal.

B Brand 2 is the better deal.

C Both brands cost the same per pound.

D There is not enough information provided to answer the question.

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Thomas Dunlap

Mathematics

8 December, 16:39

You are considering two brands of spaghetti noodles. The first brand weighs 1.5 lb and costs $2.30. The second brand weighs 2 lb and costs $3.30. Which brand is the better deal per pound?

A Brand 1 is the better deal.

B Brand 2 is the better deal.

C Both brands cost the same per pound.

D There is not enough information provided to answer the question.

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Brooke Perry · Answer 1

Answer: A brand 1 is the better deal

Step-by-step explanation:

First divide 2.3 by 1.5 = 1 8/15

And divide 3.3 by 2 and get 1 13/20 so the first one is less than the second one

Roman Tate · Answer 2

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Brand A has a lower price per pound by about. 10 cents