Question

similar bars of soap are sold in packs of 3 for $2 or packs of 8 for 5.20 find the difference in the price for 48 bars of soap

Answer 1

Bar 1:

3 = $2
48 divided by 3 = 16
$2 x 16 = $32

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Bar 2:

8 = $5.20
48 divided by 8 = 6
$5.20 x 6 = $31.2

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Difference:

$32 - $31.2 = $0.8

So when the two sales are compared, the ‘8 for 5.20’ sale is cheaper by $0.8.

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