Question

Texas candle company sells candles for $12 each and charges a flat fee of $8 for shipping when a customer orders a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 candles.

Options:
Option 1: $12 for each candle, $8 flat shipping fee.
Option 2: $10 for each candle, $5 flat shipping fee.
Option 3: $15 for each candle, free shipping.
Option 4: $14 for each candle, $10 flat shipping fee.

Answer 1

To determine the best option, calculate the total cost for each option and choose the lowest. Option 2 is the best with each candle for $10 and a flat shipping fee of $5.

Step-by-step explanation:

The subject of this question is Mathematics, and it is suitable for High School level.

To determine the best option, we need to calculate the total cost for each option and see which one is the lowest. Let's assume the number of candles ordered is 5.

1. Option 1: (5x$12) + $8 = $68
2. Option 2: (5x$10) + $5 = $55
3. Option 3: (5x$15) + $0 = $75
4. Option 4: (5x$14) + $10 = $80

From the calculations, we can see that Option 2 has the lowest total cost. Therefore, the best option is to buy each candle for $10 and pay a flat shipping fee of $5.