Question

A store sells packages of batteries. The package with the best deal has the highest ratio of number of batteries to

total cost.
Packages of Batteries

Which package offers the best deal?

Answer 1

3 for $8

Explanation:

Firstly, 3 for $8 is much better than 5 for $8. Same for 12 for $24 being better than 14 for $24, because it's the same price for a different amount. Now we multiply 3 for $8 by 3, to get 9 for $24, which is better than 12 for $24, so the answer is 3 for $8

Answer 2

Ok it’s 5/8 since you find the greatest common factor for all numbers and it’s 24 and multiple 3/8 by 3 and that equals 9/24, multiply 5/8 by 3 and that equals 15/24, and you have 9/24, 15/24 , 12/24, and 14/24 and 15/24 and you get more batteries with 5/8