Choose a value for d that is greater than $25 and less than $100. Calculate the total cost of each of the possible presents for the value you chose. Then write a short paragraph telling Winona and takoda which present they should buy and explaining why?
Let's choose a value of d = $50.
For Present 1, the cost is $d + $10 = $50 + $10 = $60.
For Present 2, the cost is $d - $15 = $50 - $15 = $35.
For Present 3, the cost is $d * 1.5 = $50 * 1.5 = $75.
For Present 4, the cost is $d / 2 = $50 / 2 = $25.
Winona and Takoda should buy Present 3, which costs $75. This presents a balance between a higher cost and value for money. Present 1 is the most expensive option, costing $60, while Present 2 is the cheapest at $35. Present 4 is the least expensive at $25, but it may not offer the desired quality or be as appealing to the recipient. Present 3 strikes a good balance by being reasonably priced while still offering good value for money.