Ms.slugh and Mrs.strang decided to buy laffy taffy for their students.Mrs.strang found a 2lb.bag for $8.54 and Ms.Slugh found a 3lb. bag for $12.78. Who found the better deal? How do you know? show your work.
To find the better deal, find the lower cost per pound by dividing the cost by the number of pounds.
Ms. Slugh: $8.54 ÷ 2 lb = $4.27 per pound.
Ms. Strang: $12.78 ÷ 3 lb = $4.23 per pound.
The better deal: Ms. Strang.
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