Cinema A sells a twelve-pack of movie passes for $66. Cinema B sells a five-pack of movie passes for $28.

a. Find the cost per movie pass for each cinema. Which offer is cheaper per movie pass?

b. How much do you save per movie pass if you choose the cheaper offer?

2 answers

compare 66/12 and 28/5
This is a rate problem. Set up the rate as (cost)/(# of tickets). Next, find the unit rate (unit rate is when the bottom quantity is 1). If you don't remember how to find unit rate, go check with your math teacher or visit their Message Board.