Question

Two stores offer differently priced sales for the same paper towels, according to the table below. Which store offers the better deal, based on a lower unit price per roll?

Store 1

Store 2

Paper towel rolls

12

10

Price

$3.60

$3.50



Store ___ has the better dea

Answer 1

store 1 : 12 paper towels for 3.60
3.60 / 12 = 0.30......30 cents per roll

store 2 : 10 paper towels for 3.50
3.50/10 = 0.35....35 cents per roll

the better deal is store 1 with paper towels costing 30 cents per roll