Question

Mrs. Delgado needs to buy 160 begonias for her flowerbed. At the prices shown, how much would she save if she bought them by the flat instead of buying them separately? Data: One Plant: $1.79 One Flat (20 plants per flat): $30

Answer 1

`\$46.40`

Explanation:

step 1

Find out the price of 160 begonias, if she bought them separately

`160(\$1.79)=\$286.40`

step 2

Find out the price of 160 begonias, if she bought them by the flat

Remember that

One flat are 20 plants

so

For 160 plants are needed

160/20=8 flat

`8(\$30)=\$240`

step 3

Find out the difference

`\$286.40-\$240=\$46.40`