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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Mr. Swanson wants to buy some mugs as gifts on his trip to California. There are three gift shops, and each is offering a different deal. Bonita's Boutique 6 mugs for $6.00 Kevin's Gift Shop 12 mugs for $9.00 Hector's Hodgepodge 9 mugs for $4.50 Which gift shop has the best deal for mugs? A. Kevin's Gift Shop B. Hector's Hodgepodge C. Both Bonita's Boutique and Hector's Hodgepodge D. Bonita's Boutique

OpenStudy (anonymous):

medal is being givin

OpenStudy (danjs):

6 mugs for 6 dollars means 6 mugs / 6 dollars = 1 mug/dollar

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Rate = no. of mugs/ total amount whosever rate is lowest is the best deal

OpenStudy (danjs):

12 mugs for 9 dollars means 12 mugs / 9 dollars = (4/3) mugs/dollar

OpenStudy (danjs):

or 9 mugs / 4.5 dollars = 2 mugs/dollar

OpenStudy (danjs):

so which is the best deal?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4.5/9=?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1 mug= 50 cents. hectors

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

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