Question

Michael, who really likes to have a bag of chips with his lunch, is comparing chip prices at the store. He can buy a 10-pack of Double Cheese Crisps for $7.80 or a 15-pack of Cheddar Skins for $11.85. Which brand costs less per bag?

Answer 1

double cheese crisps

Answer 2

10-pack of Double Cheese Crisps cost $7.80 cost less per bag

Explanation:

Step one:

given

10-pack of Double Cheese Crisps cost $7.80

15-pack of Cheddar Skins cost $11.85

Required:

The unit cost per bag

Step two:

The unit cost of 10-pack of Double Cheese Crisps cost $7.80 is

7.8/10= $0.78

The unit cost of 15-pack of Cheddar Skins cost $11.85 is

11.85/15= $0.79