I've tried and tried to answer this question..I just hate math and math hates me. So let's get to the point why you are all here
1:Find the unit price for each option below. Round to the nearest cent when necessary. Indicate which option is a better buy.
Option 1: 10 candybars for $6.75
Option 2: 12 candybars for $7.25
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Thanks!
~Jen
I can understand how math can seem hard and irrelevant -- but this problem concerns a vital shopping skill.
Divide:
6.75 / 10 = $0.67 each
7.25 / 12 = $0.60 each
option two you divide the amount of money to how much candy bars
To find the unit price for each option and determine which one is a better buy, you need to calculate the cost per candy bar for each option.
For Option 1, you are getting 10 candy bars for $6.75. To find the unit price, divide the total cost by the number of candy bars:
Unit price for Option 1 = $6.75 / 10 candy bars
For Option 2, you are getting 12 candy bars for $7.25. Again, divide the total cost by the number of candy bars to find the unit price:
Unit price for Option 2 = $7.25 / 12 candy bars
Now, let's calculate the unit prices for both options:
Unit price for Option 1 = $6.75 / 10 candy bars = $0.675 per candy bar
Unit price for Option 2 = $7.25 / 12 candy bars = $0.604 per candy bar
To compare the two options and determine which one is a better buy, you need to look at the unit prices. In this case, a lower unit price indicates a better deal.
Option 2 has a lower unit price of $0.604 per candy bar, while Option 1 has a higher unit price of $0.675 per candy bar.
Therefore, Option 2 is a better buy because the unit price is lower, meaning you get more candy bars for your money compared to Option 1.