Question

Four stores are having a sale on cans of Sprite. The sale prices are listed below:

Shop A: 6 cans for $5.10
Shop B: 6 cans for $5.70
Shop D: 12 cans for $10.80
Shop C: 12 cans for $9.60
Which store has the best buy?

Answer 1

It would be B

Explanation:

Because A is 1.17 per can

B is 1.05 per can

D is 1.11 per can

and C is 1.25 per can

Answer 2

Shop C

Explanation:

Without any calculations, you can eliminate stores B and D.

Shop A: $5.10/6 = $0.85/can

Shop C: $9.60/12 = $0.80/can