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A bakery sels single-layer mini-cakes that are 3inches in diameter for $4 each. They also have a 9inch cake for $15. If both cakes are the same thickness, which option gives you more cake for the money, nine mini-cakes or one 9inch cake? Explain.

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A bakery sels single-layer mini-cakes that are 3inches in diameter for $4 each. They also have a 9inch cake for $15. If both cakes are the same thickness, which option gives you more cake for the money, nine mini-cakes or one 9inch cake? Explain.

parthkohli · Answer

Making the diameter equal(9 inches), we have 3*3 = 9 and 4*3 = 12..
So $12 is the better price.

anonymous · Answer

thnx