Question

20 yards for $30.00

35 yards for $45.00
50 yards for $70.00
65 yards for $85.00

You work for a dress makers. Your boss sends you to the fabric store to buy blue fabric. She tells you to buy the best deal. What is the savings per unit between the best deal and worst deal?


A) $55.00
B) $27.00
C) 2 cents
D) 21 cents

Answer 1

A) $55.00
65 yards for $85.00 subtract
20 yards for $30.00
85-30=55

Answer 2

D) 21 cents

Explanation:

Best deal: $45.00/35 = 1.29 each

Worst deal: $30.00/20 = 1.50 each

1.50 - 1.29 = 21 cents