Three separate companies produce lye, a strongly basic compound used mainly to produce soap and detergents. Each company uses a slightly different method but charges the same amount per gram of theoretical yield. The company with the highest efficiency will be the cheapest to
purchase from. You work for Dirt-Be-Gone, a detergent company and must choose which lye company to give a contract to. You purchase one
unit of lye from each company to compare their efficiency.
Company 1: Theoretical yield of 12,000 grams, actually produces 8,476 grams per reaction.
Company 2: Theoretical yield of 9,000 grams, actualy produces 7892 grams per reaction.
Company 3: Theoretical yield of 7,000 grams, actually produces 4885 grams per reaction.
Who will you choose to provide your company with lye?
A. Company 3
B. Company 2
C. All are equal
D. Company 1