Question

6. Mini muffins cost $3.00 per dozen. • Andre says, “I have $2.00, so I can afford 8 muffins.” • Elena says, “I want to get 16 muffins, so I’ll need to pay $4.00.” Do you agree with either of them? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

(This is not my answer, and I will not be taking credit for this response. The actual person who made this answer is Claireoniomoregie. I just wanted to use his answer since it answers this question.)

Answer: I agree with both of them

Explanation:

A dozen is 12

And a dozen cost $3.00,

To get how many mini muffins they can get for$1.00= 12/3 =4 mini muffins

Andre has $2.00 =2*4=8 he can get 8 mini muffins.

Elena wants 16 mini muffins.

She'll need $4.00

=16/4= $4.00