Solve the proportion. x/4 = 2/5 x = ?
2 answers:
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OFFER A is cheaper.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given,
OFFER A
Pack of 5
£2.75
Pay for 3 packs get 1 free
And
OFFER A
Pack of 5
£2.75
Pay for 3 packs get 1 free
To find which offer is cheaper.
<u>For OFFER A</u>
For 4 Packets he needs to pay £2.75
He needs to buy 40 batteries.
He needs to buy 40÷(4×5) = 2 packets.
Total cost = £2.75 ×2 = £5.5
<u>For OFFER B</u>
For 4 Packets he needs to pay £2.52
He needs to buy 40 batteries.
He needs to buy 10 packets.
After discount he has to pay = £2.52
-(£2.52
×) = £1.68
Total cost = £1.68×10 = £16.8
Hence,
OFFER A is cheaper.