18. Kaitlyn want to estimate the number of candies in a 2-pound (32-ounce) bag of
chocolate-covered peanuts. She examines several 2-ounce packages of the same
candy and counts 8 to 9 candies in each.
a. How many pieces of candy can Kaitlyn expect to get in a 2-pound bag?
b. Kaitlyn wants to fill a 64-ounce candy bowl. The 2-ounce bags are sold 8 for
$1.00, and the 32-ounce bag costs $2.79. Which is the better buy? Tell how much
less it would cost to fill her bowl this way compared to filling it with packages of
the other size.
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