At their school's craft fair, Diego and Rachel are both selling homemade bars of soap. So far, Diego has sold 18 bars of soap and has earned $31.50. Rachel has sold 20 bars of soap and has earned $34.00. Who is offering the better bargain?Choices:(A)Diego(B)Rachel
Q. At their school's craft fair, Diego and Rachel are both selling homemade bars of soap. So far, Diego has sold 18 bars of soap and has earned $31.50. Rachel has sold 20 bars of soap and has earned $34.00. Who is offering the better bargain?Choices:(A)Diego(B)Rachel
Calculate Diego's Price: Calculate the price per bar for Diego:● Total earnings = $31.50● Bars sold = 18Price per bar = Total earnings ÷ Bars soldPrice per bar = $31.50/18
Calculate Rachel's Price: Calculate the price per bar for Rachel:● Total earnings = $34.00● Bars sold = 20Price per bar = Total earnings ÷ Bars soldPrice per bar = $34.00/20
Compare Bargains: Compare the prices per bar to determine who offers the better bargain:● Diego's price per bar = $1.75● Rachel's price per bar = $1.70