Question

melissa is buying party favors to make gift bags. shoppers liff sells a 5 - pack of favors for $11.25 and party - r - more sells a 3 - pack of favors for $6.25. at these rates, how much more will she spend if she buys 15 more favors from shoppers liff than from party - r - more?

Explanation:

Step1: Find unit price at Happy's

Happy's: 5 - pack for $14.25. Unit price = $14.25 / 5 = $2.85 per pack.

Step2: Find unit price at Piggly and More

Piggly and More: 3 - pack for $8.25. Unit price = $8.25 / 3 = $2.75 per pack.

Step3: Find difference in unit prices

Difference = $2.85 - $2.75 = $0.10 per pack.

Step4: Find total difference for 15 packs

Total difference = $0.10 * 15 = $1.50.

Answer:

$1.50