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Mrs. Smith wants to purchase new markers for her class. She compares prices at four different stores. Which store sells markers to the lowest price per

marker?
O Large Lots: 10 for $2.50
O Pay Less: 20 for $4.00
O Office Mart: 30 for $5.50
O Save More: 40 for $9.50

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Answer: Office Mart: 30 for $5.50

Explanation:

To find the lowest price per marker, divide the wholesale price of the marker by its respective amount of markers.

2.5 / 10 = 0.25

4 / 20 = 0.2

5.5 / 30 = 0.183

9.5 / 40 = 0.2375

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