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Robert bought 3 toys for $12.6 and Ahmed bought 5 toys for $20.5. Who got a better buy?

User Bsberry
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ahmed got a better buy because he got toy for $4.1 each while robert got 3 for $4.3 each

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Answer:

Ahmed

Explanation:

for Robert, one toy cost = $12.6 ÷ 3

= $4.2

for Ahmed, one toy cost = $20.5 ÷ 5

= $ 4.1

As Ahmed spent less money per toy, he got the better buy.

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