Question

Store A is selling 10rolls of toilet paper for R35.50,while store B is selling 32rolls for R98.00. Write down each unit rate to the nearest cent and indicate the one that is better deal

Answer 1

Unit rate for Store A ;

=$\frac{35.50}{10}$ =R3.55 per roll

Unit rate for Store B;

=$\frac{98.00}{32}$ =R3.06 per roll

Store B has a better deal since it is cheaper by R 0.49 per roll.