Question

Lickety Splits sells ice cream cones for $1.75 each. The Yummy Tummy sells ice cream cones for $2.15 each but will give you a free cone after you buy 5.
One store is offering a better deal. How much will you save if you buy 6 ice cream cones at that store?

Answer 1

6 * 1.75 = ?

5 * 2.15 = ?

Compare the two totals.

Answer 2

1.75 * 6 = 10.50
2.15 * 5 = 10.75
25 cents difference