Question

Gabe can buy T-shirts in packs of 5 for $8.55 or in packs of 2 for $4.82. How much money does he save by buying 30 T-shirts at the better price?

Answer 1

If he buys 30 t- shirts of the packs of 5 for 8.55 the total cost will be $51.30 . If he buys 30 t-shirts of 2 for 4.82 the total coast will be $72.3. The better price is the first choice and he will save $21.00.

Answer 2

Cost Per T-Shirt(Packs of 5) = $8.55 ÷ 5 = $1.71
Cost Per T-Shirt(Packs of 2) = $4.82 ÷ 2 =$2.41
From here we can know Packs of 5 will give you a better deal.

Cost of 30 T-Shirts(Packs of 5) = $1.71 x 30 = $51.30
Cost of 30 T-Shirts(Packs of 2) =$2.41 x 30 = $72.30

Savings(Difference) = $72.30 - $51.30 = $21