A sports store sells bicycle baskets at $40.00 for two. another sports store sells bicycle baskets at $110 for five. which store sells at the better rate?

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Darion Proctor

5 May, 19:30

A sports store sells bicycle baskets at $40.00 for two. another sports store sells bicycle baskets at $110 for five. which store sells at the better rate?

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Taniya · Answer 1

Divide the values to find the unit rate (ie the price per single item)

40/2 = 20

110/5 = 22

the first store sells each basket at $20

the second store sells each basket at $22

The first store is better since you save $2 per basket