To determine which store has the better buy for footballs, we need to compare the costs from the table provided:
Store 1 Football Costs:
- 1 football: $12
- 2 footballs: $24
- 3 footballs: $36
From the table, we can also derive the price per football for Store 1:
- Cost per football for 1 football = $12
- Cost per football for 2 footballs = $24 / 2 = $12
- Cost per football for 3 footballs = $36 / 3 = $12
The cost per football from Store 1 is consistently $12.
We also have additional information regarding Store 2, where the footballs appear to cost $9 each.
Comparison:
- Store 1: $12 per football
- Store 2: $9 per football
Since $9 (Store 2) is less than $12 (Store 1), Store 2 has the better buy on footballs.
So, the correct choice is: Store 2 has the better buy on footballs. Store 1’s football costs $12, and Store 2’s football costs $9.