Katrina is fostering a kitten and needs to purchase cat litter. Clean Cats costs $10 for a 25-pound bag, and Forever Fresh costs $18 for a 40-pound bag. What is the cost per pound of the better deal?(1 point)

Answer 1

To determine the cost per pound for each type of cat litter, we can use the following formula:

\[ \text{Cost per pound} = \frac{\text{Total cost}}{\text{Total weight in pounds}} \]

1. Clean Cats:

   • Total cost: $10
   • Weight: 25 pounds

   \[ \text{Cost per pound for Clean Cats} = \frac{10}{25} = 0.4 \text{ dollars per pound} \]

2. Forever Fresh:

   • Total cost: $18
   • Weight: 40 pounds

   \[ \text{Cost per pound for Forever Fresh} = \frac{18}{40} = 0.45 \text{ dollars per pound} \]

Comparing both costs:

• Clean Cats: $0.40 per pound
• Forever Fresh: $0.45 per pound

The better deal is Clean Cats at $0.40 per pound.