Question

Reuben needs to buy plastic spoons. Brand A has a box of 72 spoons for $3.89. Brand B has a box of 96 spoons for $6.62.

Find the unit price for each brand. Then state which brand is the better buy based on the unit price.
Round your answers to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

Brand A Unit Price: 5 cents per spoon

Brand B Unit Price: 7 cents per spoon

BRAND A IS THE BETTER BUY.

Explanation:

3.89/72= 0.05 which is 5 cents

6.62/96= 0.07 which is 7 cents