Question

Sturdy’s paper plates cost $3.12 for 24 plates. Tough’s paper plates cost $4.32 for 32 plates. Which is the better buy?

Answer 1

Sturdy's paper plates

Explanation:

Let's see how much 8 plates cost:

Sturdy

24/3=8

$3.12/3= $1.04

Tough

32/4=8

$4.32/4=$1.08

$1.04<$1.08

Because Tough's paper plates costs 4 cents more for 8 plates, Sturdy's paper plates are the better buy.