Question

Find the total amount saved if you buy five cans of soup and $2.99 each and use a buy four get one free

Answer 1

To calculate the total amount saved when buying five cans of soup with a buy four get one free offer, follow these steps:

1. **Cost of one can of soup**: $2.99

2. **Cost of five cans without any offers**:
\[
5 \text{ cans} \times 2.99 \text{ dollars/can} = 14.95 \text{ dollars}
\]

3. **Apply the buy four get one free offer**:
- You pay for only four cans and get one free, so you only pay for four cans.
- Cost for four cans:
\[
4 \text{ cans} \times 2.99 \text{ dollars/can} = 11.96 \text{ dollars}
\]

4. **Calculate the amount saved**:
- Original cost for five cans: $14.95
- Cost after the offer: $11.96
- Amount saved:
\[
14.95 \text{ dollars} - 11.96 \text{ dollars} = 2.99 \text{ dollars}
\]

Thus, the total amount saved is **$2.99**.