Question

Mr. and Mrs. Atoll are planning a party for 10 people and want to make sure they have enough soda for everyone to have two bottles. Which of the following makes the most economic sense?

20 bottles of soda at $1.50 each
4 six-packs of soda at $5.00 each
one case of 24 sodas at $18.50
two cases of 24 sodas at $18.50 each

Answer 1

They need 20 bottles. Compare costs that meet that:

- 20 at $1.50 = $30.00
- 4 six-packs (24 bottles) at $5.00 = $20.00
- 1 case (24) = $18.50
- 2 cases (48) = $37.00

The cheapest that covers 20 bottles is one case of 24 for $18.50.