Question

Pete can buy daffodil bulbs in packages of 3 for $6.39 or in packages of 2 for $4.40. How much money does he save by buying 30 bulbs at the better price

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is Pete saves $2.10 by buying bulbs in packages of 3 for $6.39 each.

Step-by-step explanation:

Pete can buy daffodil bulbs in packages of 3 for $6.39 or in packages of 2 for $4.40.

He needs to buy 30 bulbs at a better price.

Money spent by buying bulbs in packs of 3 = 10 × 6.39 = $63.90.

Money spent by buying bulbs in packs of 2 = 15 × 4.40 = $66.

Money saved if bought in packs of 3 = 66 - 63.90 = $ 2.10.

Thus Pete should buy 30 daffodil bulbs in packages of 3 and save $2.10.