Kendra is choosing bouquets of flowers for table centerpieces. She decides to buy 40 bouquets for $120 because she thinks that price is a better value than 40 bouquets for $2.50 each. Explain Kendra's error.

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Shirley Bullock

3 July, 02:52

Kendra is choosing bouquets of flowers for table centerpieces. She decides to buy 40 bouquets for $120 because she thinks that price is a better value than 40 bouquets for $2.50 each. Explain Kendra's error.

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Jaylee Jimenez · Answer 1

40*2.50=100 ... And 120>100 so she buy more expensive flowers

Dana · Answer 2

To find the unit cost for her choice, divide $120 by 40 to get $3.00 per bouquet. This unit cost is more than the other deal.
(trust me this will work)