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Miranda is buying yarn so she can crochet scarves for her family. She likes the Furry Fibers brand best

Miranda is buying yarn so she can crochet scarves for her family. She likes the Furry Fibers brand best. At the store, she finds a 7-ounce roll of Furry Fibers yarn for $8.33 and a 16-ounce roll for $18.72. Which size roll is the better value?

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Quizzma TeamNovember 18, 2024

Solution:

  1. Calculate the cost per ounce for the 7-ounce roll:

    Cost per ounce=8.337=1.19 USD per ounce

  2. Calculate the cost per ounce for the 16-ounce roll:

    Cost per ounce=18.7216=1.17 USD per ounce

Comparison:

  • 7-ounce roll: $1.19 per ounce
  • 16-ounce roll: $1.17 per ounce

Correct Answer:

  • 16-ounce roll is the better value at $1.17 per ounce.