Big Mac Math

What does it cost for McDonalds to make one Big Mac sandwich?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en4muUSIRT4&safe=active

“Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun!”

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Ingredient Bulk Cost Amt needed for 1 Big Mac

2 All-Beef Patties $3.50 per pound ¼ pound per patty

Special Sauce $3.24 (12 fluid oz) 2 ouncesLettuce $2.20 per head .1 of a headCheese $4.60 (24 slices/pkg) 1 slice

Pickles $3.89 (12 fluid oz) 1 ounceOnion $1.20 each .05 of an

onionSesame Seed Bun

$3.79 (8 buns/pkg) 1 bun

What is the total cost to make a Big Mac at home?

The current price for a Big Mac sandwich at McDonalds is $3.79.

Writing PromptWould you prefer to make a Big Mac at home or buy a Big Mac at McDonalds? Explain your reasoning.