Question

laura paid $19.54 for a 3.56-pound bag of shrimp at one store. the following week, she paid $25.45 for a 4.48-pound bag at another store.
find the unit price for each bag. then state which bag is the better buy based on the unit price.
round your answers to the nearest cent.
unit price for the 3.56-pound bag: $ per pound
unit price for the 4.48-pound bag: $ per pound
the better buy:
○ the 3.56-pound bag
○ the 4.48-pound bag
○ neither (they have the same unit price)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate first bag's unit price

$\frac{19.54}{3.56} \approx 5.49$

Step2: Calculate second bag's unit price

$\frac{25.45}{4.48} \approx 5.68$

Step3: Compare unit prices

$5.49 < 5.68$, so the first bag is cheaper.

Answer:

Unit price for the 3.56-pound bag: $\$5.49$ per pound
Unit price for the 4.48-pound bag: $\$5.68$ per pound
The better buy: The 3.56-pound bag