Complete Question:
Here is the complete question:
A lumber yard has five different lengths of 2 by 4 boards. Based on cost per linear foot, which is the best deal available on 2 by 4 boards at this lumber yard?
2 × 4 BOARD PRICES
8 foot board for $2.95
10 foot board for $3.15
12 foot board for $4.10
16 foot board for $5.80
20 foot board for $6.95
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]\frac{2.95}{8}= 0.36875[/tex]
[tex]\:\frac{3.15}{10}=0.315[/tex]
[tex]\frac{4.1}{12}=0.341[/tex]
[tex]\frac{5.8}{16}= 0.3625[/tex]
[tex]\frac{6.95}{20}= 0.3475[/tex]
Therefore, 10 foot board for $3.15 is the best deal available on 2 by 4 boards at this lumber yard. It means you should be able to get 1 board for $0.315 when you buy 10 boards.
