To determine the best buy, we will compare the total cost of each type of paver stone for the given quantities needed.
Let's say Laila needs x pavers of type 1.
According to the given information, she will need twice as many pavers of type 2, so she will need 2x pavers of type 2.
She will need half as many as pavers of type 3, so she will need (1/2)x pavers of type 3.
The cost of paver 1 is $1.49 each, so the total cost of paver 1 is 1.49x.
The cost of paver 2 is $2.50 each, so the total cost of paver 2 is 2.50(2x) = 5x.
The cost of paver 3 is $0.75 each, so the total cost of paver 3 is 0.75(1/2)x = 0.375x.
Now, let's compare the total costs:
Total Cost of Paver 1: 1.49x
Total Cost of Paver 2: 5x
Total Cost of Paver 3: 0.375x
To find the best buy, we need to compare these costs.
Looking at the given options, the best buy will be the paver that has the lowest total cost.
Comparing the three costs, we see that the smallest total cost is for Paver 3, which is 0.375x.
Thus, the best buy is Paver 3.
So, the answer is 3.
Laila is laying a path down for a new driveway. The store has three types of paver stones that will work for her space. She needs to know which paver is the best price. Paver 1 costs $1.49 each, and she will need twice as many as paver 2 and half as many as paver 3. Paver 2 costs $2.50 each. Paver 3 costs $0.75. Which paver will be the best buy? Your answer should be a number. (1 point)
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no the answer is paver 2
Laila is laying a path down for a new driveway. The store has three types of paver stones that will work for her space. She needs to know which paver is the best price. Paver 1 costs $1.49 each, and she will need twice as many as paver 2 and half as many as paver 3. Paver 2 costs $2.50 each. Paver 3 costs $0.75. Which paver will be the best buy? Your answer should be a number.(1 point)