Question

A grocery store is having a sale on a 12-pack of soda. The

original price for the soda was $5.50. The new price is $4.40. If
Marcy buys three 12-packs of soda, how much has she saved
A. $3.30
B. $1.10
C. $3.10
D. $5.80

Answer 1

A. $3.30

Explanation:

Multiply 5.50 x 3 (because that is the base price and 3 are being bought) which equals 16.50

Multiply 4.40 x 3 (new price) which equals 13.20

Subtract the the 2 answers and you get $3.30 as your savings

Answer 2

A

Explanation:

$16.50 original- $13.20 on sale