A bag of 10 apples costs $6.00. Another bag of 8 apples costs $4.96. Which is the better buy and why?

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Question

A bag of 10 apples costs $6.00. Another bag of 8 apples costs $4.96. Which is the better buy and why?

Accepted Answer

The bag of 8 apples for $4.96, because it costs $0.62 per apple, which is less than $0.60? No, the 10-apple bag is better at $0.60 per apple.