Question

Linda wants to buy 20 crayons. ToyWorld sells crayons at 4 for 25 cents, and GameLand sells crayons at 5 for 30 cents. Which of the two stores sells 20 crayons for less, and by how many cents?

Answer 1

Answer: Game land sells 20 crayons for 5 cents less.

Explanation:

Hi, to answer this question we have to calculate the price per crayon in each store, by dividing the amount paid in each case by the number of crayons that each store offers.

Toy world (T): 25/4 = 6.25 cents per crayon

Game land (G): 30/5 = 6 cents per crayon

Now, we have to multiply the cost per crayon by 20.

T=6.25 x 20 = 125 cents

G=6 x 20 =120 cents

So, comparing both costs, Game land sells 20 crayons for 5 cents less.

125-120 = 5 cents