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If you love lima beans and plan to purchase at least 17 pounds for home consumption, you have two options: 3-pound bags at $1.15 each and 5-pound bags at $1.63 each. To find the lowest cost option, we need to determine the best combination of these bags to meet your weight requirement while minimizing expenses. This guide will help you calculate the most economical purchase strategy for enjoying your favorite lima beans without overspending.
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Acc - 3 Lima beans come in 3-pound and 5-pound bags which cost $1.15 and $1.63 respectively. Since you LOVE lima beans, you wish to purchase at least 17 pounds of lima beans to eat at home over the next week. How many of each should you buy to have at least 17 pounds of lima beans at the lowest cost? What is the lowest cost?