Question

Mr. Jay sells a box of 15 seedlings for new trees for $12.84. Mr. Tony sells a box of 18 seedlings for $14.95. What is the cost per seedling for each person? Round your answer to the nearest cent (hundredth). Which is the better buy?

Mr. Jay’s cost $____________ per seed. Mr. Tony’s cost $____________ per seed.

Buying a box of seedlings from _____________________ is the batter buy.

Answer 1

Answer: Mr. Jay’s cost 85 cents and Mr. Tony’s costs 83 cents.

Explanation:

you divide the price by how many seeds they sold.