A healthy snack at a popular warehouse store is sold in two different ways. The first box contains 5 large packages with 12 items in each package for $12. The second box contains 30 individual packages with 5 items in each package for $15. Use this information to answer the following questions.

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Sure! Let's break down the nutritional value and cost of each box to help answer any questions you have.

Box 1:

  • Contains: 5 large packages
  • Items per package: 12
  • Total items: \( 5 \text{ packages} \times 12 \text{ items/package} = 60 \text{ items} \)
  • Price: $12
  • Cost per item: \( \frac{12}{60} = 0.20 \) or $0.20 per item

Box 2:

  • Contains: 30 individual packages
  • Items per package: 5
  • Total items: \( 30 \text{ packages} \times 5 \text{ items/package} = 150 \text{ items} \)
  • Price: $15
  • Cost per item: \( \frac{15}{150} = 0.10 \) or $0.10 per item

Summary:

  • Box 1: 60 items for $12 (cost per item: $0.20)
  • Box 2: 150 items for $15 (cost per item: $0.10)

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