Question

at yaritzas store, the cost of six pounds of beans is $17.18. at giannas store, the cost of ten pounds of the same beans is $28.93. compare prices by finding a pair of common values (same number of pounds of beans or same price). round your answers to the nearest cent if necessary.

answer attempt 1 out of 2

at yaritzas store,

pounds of beans cost $

. at giannas store,

pounds of beans cost $

.

store has the better price.

Explanation:

Step1: Find unit price at Yaritza's

Unit price = Total cost / Pounds. For Yaritza's: $\frac{17.18}{6} \approx 2.86$ (per pound). To find cost for 10 pounds: $2.86 \times 10 = 28.60$.

Step2: Compare with Gianna's 10 pounds

Gianna's 10 pounds cost $28.93$. Now, common pounds: 10. Yaritza's 10 pounds: $28.60$, Gianna's: $28.93$.

Answer:

At Yaritza’s store, 10 pounds of beans cost $28.60. At Gianna’s store, 10 pounds of beans cost $28.93. Yaritza’s store has the better price.