A store sells gravel in small bags and large bags. The small bags have 6 pounds of gravel for $ \$ 35.88 $ and the large bags have 15 pounds of gravel for $ \$ 81.75 $.
Part A
Write a ratio of price to pounds for each bag.
$ 35.88: 6 $ and $ 81.25: 15 $
Write an equivalent fraction that gives the unit rate of price per pound for each bag.
Part B
Part C
Which type of bag is the better buy? Explain.

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Compare 5.98 and 5.45, 5.45 is smaller, small bag is the better buy.

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Step 1 ：$\frac{35.88}{6} = 5.98$

Step 2 ：$\frac{81.75}{15} = 5.45$

Step 3 ：Compare 5.98 and 5.45, 5.45 is smaller, small bag is the better buy.