Question

During a sale, $2 bars of soap were sold at the rate of 3 for 5$. how much is saved on the 9 bars

Answer 1

3$

Solution: 2x9=18$
3x3=9 5x3=15$
15$ ] 18$
]= less than

= 3$

Answer 2

$3

Explanation:

When a bar of soap is $2,

Cost of 9 bars = 9* 2 = $18

When 3 bars for $5,

Cost of 9 bars =3*5 = $15

Savings = 18 - 15= $ 3