 At C-Town, 12 large bottles of water cost $15.00. At the Duane Reade next door, 20 large water bottles cost $23. 

a. Which is the better deal? 

To determine which store offers the better deal, we'll calculate the cost per bottle at each store.

### At C-Town:
- **Total cost:** $15.00
- **Number of bottles:** 12

\[
\text{Cost per bottle at C-Town} = \frac{15.00}{12} = 1.25 \text{ dollars per bottle}
\]

### At Duane Reade:
- **Total cost:** $23.00
- **Number of bottles:** 20

\[
\text{Cost per bottle at Duane Reade} = \frac{23.00}{20} = 1.15 \text{ dollars per bottle}
\]

### Conclusion:
- **C-Town cost per bottle:** $1.25
- **Duane Reade cost per bottle:** $1.15

Duane Reade offers the better deal because the cost per bottle is lower at **$1.15** compared to **$1.25** at C-Town.

Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are some related questions:

1. How much would 25 bottles cost at Duane Reade?
2. What is the total savings if you buy 24 bottles at Duane Reade instead of C-Town?
3. If the prices increased by 10% at both stores, what would be the new cost per bottle?
4. How many bottles could you buy with $30 at each store?
5. What would be the cost per bottle if C-Town had a 15% discount on their price?

**Tip:** When comparing prices, calculating the unit price (cost per item) is an effective way to determine the better deal.

Compare the cost per bottle of water at C-Town and Duane Reade. Learn how to calculate unit prices and determine which store offers the better deal. Includes step-by-step calculations and comparisons. Suitable for Grades 4-6.

Math Problem Statement

Solution

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Formulas

Theorems

Suitable Grade Level

Related Recommendation