You want to purchase 5 pounds 80 ounces)of potato chips for your group's party.You can buy the chips packaged in many different ways.Which of the following represents the best way to reduce excessive packaging and the MSW burden on the environment? To reduce the greatest amount of packaging,you should purchase_____________.
A)two 40-ounce bags
B)four 20-ounce bags
C)ten 8-ounce bags
D)six 15-ounce bags

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Purchasing two 40-ounce bags minimizes the number of individual packages, thereby reducing the amount of packaging material used and consequently the municipal solid waste (MSW) burden. Fewer, larger packages are generally more efficient and environmentally friendly than many smaller ones.

You Want to Purchase 5 Pounds 80 Ounces)of Potato Chips