Mrs. Collins is buying pumpkin doughnuts for the 7th grade teachers. One pack is $2.99 for 24 doughnuts. Another pack is $5.00 for 40 doughnuts. Which is the better deal?

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Sathyajith Bhat asked Apr 13, 2022

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Mrs. Collins is buying pumpkin doughnuts for the 7th grade teachers. One pack is $2.99 for 24 doughnuts. Another pack is $5.00 for 40 doughnuts. Which is the better deal?

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Answer:

$5 for 40 donuts is the better deal

Explanation:

24 / 2.99 = 8.03 $ / donut

40 / 5 = $8/ donut

8 < 8.03 so it is the better deal

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