Which is the better buy? 3 1/3 lb. of turkey for $10.50 or 2 1/2 lb. of turkey for $6.25 ? explain how you got the answer! (mathematically)

Cost of 1 lb turkey [Option B] is $2.5 per lb , So, Option "B" is better choice

Given:

Option A;

3¹/₃ lb. of turkey = $10.50

Option B;

2¹/₂ lb. of turkey = $6.25

Find:

Which one is better option

Computation:

Cost of 1 lb turkey [Option A] = 10.50 / [3¹/₃]

Cost of 1 lb turkey [Option A] = 10.50 / [3.333]

Cost of 1 lb turkey [Option A] = $3.15 per lb.

Cost of 1 lb turkey [Option B] = 6.25 / [2¹/₂]

Cost of 1 lb turkey [Option B] = 6.25 / [2.5]

Cost of 1 lb turkey [Option B] = $2.5 per lb.

So,

Option B is better

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