Question

Eggs are on sale this week. The sign says, "Buy 2, Get 1 Free." If the eggs regularly cost $2.40 for an 18 pack, what is the new cost per a package of 18 while on sale?

Answer 1

The new cost per package of eggs during the "Buy 2, Get 1 Free" sale is $1.60. This is calculated by taking the total cost of two packages, $4.80, and dividing by the three packages you receive.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the new cost per package of 18 eggs during a "Buy 2, Get 1 Free" sale, we first need to determine the total cost for three packages. Since two packages cost $4.80 ($2.40 each), and the third package is free, the total cost remains $4.80. Next, we divide the total cost by the number of packages to find the new cost per package. There are three packages, so we divide $4.80 by 3.

The new cost per package of 18 eggs is $1.60.

Here is the step-by-step calculation:

1. Determine the cost of two packages: 2 x $2.40 = $4.80.
2. Add the cost of the free package: $0.00.
3. Calculate the total cost for three packages: $4.80 + $0.00 = $4.80.
4. Divide the total cost by the number of packages to find the cost per package: $4.80 / 3 = $1.60.