Question

What is the better buy? $5.05 for 5 cookies or $ 9.18 for 9 cookies?

Answer 1

5.05 for 5 cookies

Explanation:

well 5.05/5 is 1.01 and

9.18/9 is 1.02 meaning even by a little, buying the 5 would be less per cookie

Answer 2

5.05 for 5 cookies

Explanation:

5.05 / 5 = $1.01 per cookie

9.18 / 9 = $1.02 per cookie

Choose the $5.05 because you're spending less per cookie