Which is the better buy?

Question

4-pack bouncy balls for 1.24

5-pack bouncy balls for 1.70

Answer 1

To determine which option is the better buy, we can calculate the price per bouncy ball for each pack.

1. 4-pack for $1.24: \[ \text{Price per bouncy ball} = \frac{1.24}{4} = 0.31 \]

2. 5-pack for $1.70: \[ \text{Price per bouncy ball} = \frac{1.70}{5} = 0.34 \]

Now we compare the price per bouncy ball:

• The 4-pack costs $0.31 per ball.
• The 5-pack costs $0.34 per ball.

Since $0.31 is less than $0.34, the 4-pack for $1.24 is the better buy.