Question

Nathan Alexander wants to purchase ears of corn for a family reunion picnic. A farmers' market near his home offers six ears of corn for $1.25, 12 ears of corn for $2.64, or 36 ears of corn for $7.20. Which is the best buy?

Answer 1

36 ears of corn for 7.20

Answer 2

6 for $1.25= $1.25/6= $0.21
36 for $7.20= $7.20/36= $0.20

So the 36 ears for $7.20 is the better buy by 1cent