Bargains r us offers a 12 roll package of Wiley wonder toilet paper for $2.59. The 6 roll package is on sale for $1.25. Which is the better buy?

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Marlon

16 January, 22:03

Bargains r us offers a 12 roll package of Wiley wonder toilet paper for $2.59. The 6 roll package is on sale for $1.25. Which is the better buy?

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Nayeli Owens · Answer 1

By all means find the unit cost in each case and then compare the two unit costs.

$2.59 / (12 rolls) = $0.216/roll

$1.25 / (6 rolls) = $0.208/roll

Thus, the 6-roll package is the better buy.

Marc Brady · Answer 2

The 6 roll package is a better buy!