Jackie needs to buy chicken feed for her chickens. She can buy a 40 pound bag for $30.99 or a 10 pound bag for $12.98. Which size bag is cheaper per pound? Round to the nearest penny, if necessary. (1 point) Responses The 40 pound bag is cheaper per pound. The 40 pound bag is cheaper per pound. The 10 pound bag is cheaper per pound.
To find out which size bag is cheaper per pound, divide the cost of each bag by its weight.
For the 40 pound bag, the price per pound is $30.99 / 40 = $0.7748 per pound.
For the 10 pound bag, the price per pound is $12.98 / 10 = $1.298 per pound.
Therefore, the 40 pound bag is cheaper per pound.