Question

Anna can buy 12 muffins for $4.80 or 6 muffins for $2.70. Which is the better deal? Explain

Answer 1

12 muffins for 4.80 is the better deal.



Explanation: the ratio of $ to muffin for the first deal is .40:1 which is 40 cents per muffin. Compare this to the second deal’s ratio, .45:1, or 45 cents per muffin, which is higher. Thus, the first deal is better