Question

Kala needs to buy some pencils. Brand A has a pack of 28

pencils for $4.19

. Brand B has a pack of 72

pencils for $9.12

.Find the unit price for each brand. Then state which brand is the better buy based on the unit price.

Round your answers to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

Brand A: 0.14$ for 1 pencil
Brand B: 0.12$ for 1 pencil

Brand B is the better buy because it costs less per one pencil.

Answer 2

Answer: The brand should would want to pick is brand A.

Step-by-step explanation: Okay, first you divide 28 by $4.19. Then, divide brand B (72 divided by $9.12). Brand A- 6.68 | Brand B- 7.89.