Question

You can buy 8 apples at QuickMart for $1.45. You can buy 6 apples at Shop-N-Go for $1.22. Show the unit rates to determine the better buy.

Answer 1

Explanation:

8 Apples at QuickMart = $1.45

6 Apples at Shop-N-Go = $1.22

Unit rate of Apples at QuickMart = 1.45÷ 8 = $0.18

Unit rate of Apples at Shop-N-Go = $1.22 ÷6 = $0.20

Therefore, buying from QuickMart is better because more Apples at cheaper amount.