regina buys eggs at the local supermarket. they are sold in different quantities and at different prices. the quantities and prices are shown.
brand a: 6 eggs $1.77
brand b: 12 eggs $3.75
brand c: 18 eggs $5.24
brand d: 24 eggs $7.10
assuming all the eggs are of similar quality, which decision should regina make if she wants to get the best price per egg
To determine the best price per egg, we can divide the total price by the quantity of eggs in each brand.
For brand A: 1.77 / 6 ≈ $0.295 per egg
For brand B: 3.75 / 12 ≈ $0.3125 per egg
For brand C: 5.24 / 18 ≈ $0.2911 per egg
For brand D: 7.10 / 24 ≈ $0.2958 per egg
Based on these calculations, brand C provides the best price per egg at approximately $0.2911 per egg. Thus, Regina should choose brand C to get the best value for money.