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Alan bought a package of 6 socks for $8.99. Brittney bought a package of 12 socks for $16.25. which was the better buy? explain

User ChipJust
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Answer:

Brittney’s was the better buy.

Explanation:

The first option was 1.49 per unit and the second was 1.35 per unit.

User Jeungwoo Yoo
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Answer:

12 socks for $16.25.

Explanation:

divide 8.99 by 6 you get 1.49.

divide 16.25 by 12 you get 1.35.

clearly, the second one is cheaper.

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