Question

the hardware store sells sparklers for the 4th of july. they charge 19 cents apiece. the firework stand charges 85 cents for four. which is the better deal? how can you tell

Answer 1

Let’s start by finding the average for the place that charges 85 cents for 4 fireworks. You simply do 85 divided by 4 to get 21.25 cents. This means that each firework costs about 21 cents a piece. So, the first firework stand is the better deal, because 19 cents a piece is better than 21 cents a piece.