To compare the two options, we need to calculate the unit price (price per pound) for each choice.
Option 1: $12.95 for 3 pounds of nuts
To find the unit price:
\[
\text{Unit rate for option 1} = \frac{12.95}{3} \approx 4.32
\]
Option 2: $21.45 for 5 pounds of nuts
To find the unit price:
\[
\text{Unit rate for option 2} = \frac{21.45}{5} = 4.29
\]
Now we can compare the unit rates:
- Option 1: approximately $4.32 per pound
- Option 2: $4.29 per pound
Conclusion: The better buy is the second option, which offers the nuts at approximately $4.29 per pound, compared to $4.32 per pound in the first option.