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a. Find the unit price for each option shown below. Round to the nearest cent when necessary.
Option I: 10 candy bars for $6.75
Option II: 12 candy bars for $7.25
b. Which option is the better buy.
Divide!
6.75 / 10 = ?
7.25 / 12 = ?
To find the unit price for each option, we need to divide the total price by the quantity. Let's find the unit price for each option:
a. Option I: 10 candy bars for $6.75
To find the unit price, divide the total price by the quantity:
Unit price for Option I = $6.75 / 10
Unit price for Option I = $0.675
b. Option II: 12 candy bars for $7.25
To find the unit price, divide the total price by the quantity:
Unit price for Option II = $7.25 / 12
Unit price for Option II = $0.6042
Now let's compare the unit prices to determine which option is the better buy:
The unit price for Option I is $0.675, and the unit price for Option II is $0.6042.
Since we want a lower unit price for a better buy, Option II has the better buy.