In the context of the problem:
- The 8 represents the cost of a burger meal.
- The 6 represents the cost of a hot dog meal.
To determine who got the better deal:
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The Johnsons bought 2 burger meals and 5 hot dog meals:
Cost = (2 * 8) + (5 * 6) = 16 + 30 = $46. -
The Wilsons bought 5 burger meals and 2 hot dog meals:
Cost = (5 * 8) + (2 * 6) = 40 + 12 = $52.
Since the Johnsons' total cost was $46 for their meals and the Wilsons' total cost was $52, the Johnsons got the better deal.
So, for your inputs, you would respond:
- What does the 8 mean in context? The cost of a burger meal
- What does the 6 mean in context? The cost of a hot dog meal
- Who got the better deal? The Johnsons