Question

A bulk store sells 200 diapers from Brand (a) for $38.75 and it says 170 diapers from Brand (b) for $35.50. If both brands have the same quality which is the better deal ?

Answer 1

Answer: Brand (a) for $38.75 and it says 170 diapers

Answer 2

Brand A costs less per diaper

Explanation:

To determine if it is the better deal, we need the cost per diaper. To find the Cost per diaper, take the total cost and divide by the number of diapers

Brand A

Cost per diaper = $38.75/ 200 = $.19375 per diaper

Brand B

Cost per diaper = $35.50/170 =.208823529 per diaper

Brand A costs less per diaper