Which is a better buy: 50 head of cattle for $24,500 or 37 head of cattle for $18,870?

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Binky

2 April, 05:27

Which is a better buy: 50 head of cattle for $24,500 or 37 head of cattle for $18,870?

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Ignacio Haney · Answer 1

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50 head of cattle = 24,500

Divide everything by 50: 1 head of cattle = $490

37 head of cattle = 18,870

Divide the entire equation by 37: 1 head of cattle = $510

The second choice would cost a person $20 more than the first choice, so 50 head of cattle for $24,500 is a better buy.