Paul’s Paints sells a 24-gallon case of paint for a total of $576, including tax. Stella’s Paints sells a 64-gallon case of paint for a total of $1,664, including tax.

Which store sells the paint for the least amount?
What is the difference in cost for 1 gallon of paint from each store?

Choose exactly two answers that are correct.

A.
Paul’s Paints

B.
Stella’s Paints

C.
$2

D.
$4

Question

Paul’s Paints sells a 24-gallon case of paint for a total of $576, including tax. Stella’s Paints sells a 64-gallon case of paint for a total of $1,664, including tax. 
 
Which store sells the paint for the least amount? 
What is the difference in cost for 1 gallon of paint from each store?
 
Choose exactly two answers that are correct.
 
 A.
Paul’s Paints
 
 B.
Stella’s Paints
 
 C.
$2
 
 D.
$4

anonymous · Answer

I know the answer is A. but I don't know if its C or D. Can someone please tell me?

anonymous · Answer

Answers A and C

anonymous · Answer

This is because you have to find the slope of each store
The first store you have to divide 576/24 to get 24
The second store you have to divide 1664/64 to get 26
This shows that the first store has the less expensive paint 
Then you just subtract 26-24 and you get 2