Which is the better buy? A pack of 6 pens for $1.30 or a pack of 40 pens for $7.50? Find the unit rate

Immanuel asked Dec 25, 2023

117,040 views

20 votes

Immanuel asked Dec 25, 2023

2.6k points

Your comment on this question:

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Email me at this address if my answer is selected or commented on:Email me if my answer is selected or commented on

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

11 votes

Answer:

40 pens for $7.50 is a better deal because it is about 19 cents per pen while 6 for $1.30 is 22 cents per pen

Explanation:

1.30/6=0.22 rounded

7.50/40=0.19 rounded

2.6k points

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

1.6m questions

2.0m answers