Ashley needs to buy some pencils. Brand A has 20 pencils for $6. Brand B has 40 pencils for $8.50. Based on the unit price, which brand is the better deal?

Question

Ashley needs to buy some pencils. Brand A has 20 pencils for $6. Brand B has 40 pencils for $8.50. Based on the unit price, which brand is the better deal?

Answer 1

Brand B has the better unit price. You get more pencils at a lower price.