Question

reuben paid $14.98 for a 7.26 - kg bag of dog food. a few weeks later, he paid $17.54 for a 7.94 - kg bag at a different 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 7.26 - kg bag: $ per kg
unit price for the 7.94 - kg bag: $ per kg
the better buy:
the 7.26 - kg bag
the 7.94 - kg bag
neither (they have the same unit price)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate unit - price of 7.26 - kg bag

Divide total price by weight: $\frac{14.98}{7.26}\approx2.06$

Step2: Calculate unit - price of 7.94 - kg bag

Divide total price by weight: $\frac{17.54}{7.94}\approx2.21$

Step3: Compare unit - prices

Since $2.06<2.21$, the 7.26 - kg bag is a better buy.

Answer:

Unit price for the 7.26 - kg bag: $\$2.06$ per kg
Unit price for the 7.94 - kg bag: $\$2.21$ per kg
The better buy: The 7.26 - kg bag