Let's find the cost per package of toaster pastries if bought from the discount store.
1. Determine the cost per package at the discount store:
- The discount store sells 1 box containing 8 packages for [tex]$3.50.
- To find the cost per package, divide the total cost of the box by the number of packages in the box:
\[
\text{Cost per package} = \frac{\$[/tex]3.50}{8} = \[tex]$0.4375
\]
2. Compare the cost per package at all three sources:
- Vending machine: $[/tex]1.00 per package.
- Discount store: [tex]$0.4375 per package.
- Bulk warehouse: $[/tex]0.54 per package.
3. Determine the best deal:
- Out of the three, the discount store offers the lowest cost per package at [tex]$0.4375.
So, if you buy the toaster pastries at a discount store, you will pay about $[/tex]0.4375 for each package. In this case, the best deal is to buy the toaster pastries from a discount store.
