Question

Problem Page Charmaine needs to buy plastic forks. Brand A has a box of 42 forks for $2.17. Brand B has a box of 48 forks for $3.97. Find the unit price for each brand. Then state which brand is the better buy based on the unit price. Round your answers to the nearest cent

Answer 1

Brand A:

42 for $2.17 0.05

$2.17/42 = $0.05

Unit price - $0.05

Brand B:

48 for $3.97

$3.97/48 = $0.08

Unit price - $0.08

The better buy is Brand A because the unit price is $0.05 which is cheaper than Brand B which the unit price is $0.08.

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