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Store A sells a box of 8 pencils for $0.89. Store B sells a box of 12 pencils for $1.25. Which store sells the better deal? Tell the unit rate for each store (rounding to nearest cent)

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Answer:

Should be store B :) The unit rate for store A (rounded) is 0.11 and the rounded unit rate for store B is 0.10

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

Store B has the better deal

Unit rate:

Store A = $0.11

Store B = $0.10

Step-by-step explanation:

Store A :

8pencils = $0.89

1 pencil = $0.89/8 = $0.111

Store B:

12pencils = $1.25

1 pencil = $1.25/12 = $0.104

Store B sells 1 pencil at $0.104 and store A at $0.111

Therefore Store B sells the better deal.

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