Maya needs to buy 10.4 tons of rocks for her landscaping company. Each ton of rocks costs $32.90. The salesperson offers to sell the rocks to Maya for $330.

Question

Is Maya saving money if she agrees to this deal?

Answer 1

To determine if Maya is saving money by agreeing to the deal, we need to calculate the total cost of 10.4 tons of rocks at the price of $32.90 per ton.

1. Calculate the total cost at regular price:

   \[ \text{Total cost} = \text{Price per ton} \times \text{Number of tons} \]

   \[ \text{Total cost} = 32.90 , \text{USD/ton} \times 10.4 , \text{tons} = 341.16 , \text{USD} \]

2. Compare this cost to the salesperson's offer:

   • Salesperson's offer: $330

3. Calculate the savings:

   \[ \text{Savings} = \text{Total cost at regular price} - \text{Salesperson's offer} \]

   \[ \text{Savings} = 341.16 - 330 = 11.16 , \text{USD} \]

Since Maya would save $11.16 by accepting the salesperson's offer, yes, Maya is saving money if she agrees to this deal.