Question

Javain is choosing whether or not to buy 12 pasta sauces for $51 or to buy 10 pasta sauces for $44 which one is a better deal for javain?

Answer 1

12 at $51 is better
51 divided by 12 equals $4.25
44 divided by 10 equals $4.40

Answer 2

the 12 for $51 is the better deal

Explanation:

you take $51 and divide by the number you are buying to get a per item cost do the same with the $44

51 / 12 = 4.25

44/ 10 = 4.40

so the 12 is the better deal