A healthy snack at a popular warehouse store is sold in two ways. The first box contains 5 large packages with 12 items in each package for $12. The second box contains 30 individual packages with 5 items in each package for $15. Use this information to answer the following questions.
Which box is better to buy?
To determine which box is better to buy, we need to compare the cost and quantity of items in each box.
The first box contains 5 large packages, with 12 items in each package. This means it contains a total of 5 * 12 = 60 items. The cost of this box is $12.
The second box contains 30 individual packages, with 5 items in each package. This means it contains a total of 30 * 5 = 150 items. The cost of this box is $15.
Therefore, the second box is a better deal as it provides more quantity of items (150 > 60) for only a slightly higher cost ($15 > $12).