One bag of oranges costs $2.99 and weighs about 3 7/8 pounds. Individual oranges are sold at $.89 per pound. Which is the better buy? Explain.

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Answer:

One bag of oranges is a better buy.

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]0.89(3\frac{7}{8})[/tex]

[tex]=0.89 (4.875)[/tex]

[tex]=4.33875[/tex]

$4.33875 (Indicidual Oranges) > $2.99 (Oranges/Bag)