Question

Darius sees a new store advertising 10 of the same packs of paper clips for $41.50. Which statement best describes the strategy Darius should use to get the best price for each pack?

Answer 1

$4.150/pack

Explanation:

Given the price of 10packs as $41.50, we can express it as;

10 packs = $41.50

To get the equivalent price of 1 pack, we will say;

1 pack = $x

Solving both equalities for x;

10 packs = $41.50

1 pack = $x

cross multiply

10 * x = 1 * 41.50

10x = 41.50

Divide both sides by 10

10x/10 = 41.50/10

x = 4.150

Hence the price for each pack is $4.150