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Jessica is shopping for a new car. She found a blue car that has a 12-gallon gas tank and can go 384 miles on one tank. She found a silver car that has a 14-gallon gas tank and can go 504 miles on one tank. Which car gets better gas mileage?

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Sasha's mom is ordering food trays for Sasha's elementary school graduation party. Banquet Brothers sells a tray with 48 servings of pasta for

Cookin' Catering sells a tray with 30 servings of pasta for

Which company has the better deal?

Banquet Brothers

Cookin' Catering

solution

To find which company has the better deal, compare the unit prices. See which company has a cheaper unit price.

Banquet Brothers sells a tray with 48 servings of pasta for

Find the unit price.

servings

1.25

Cookin' Catering sells a tray with 30 servings of pasta for

Find the unit price.

servings

2.40

1.25

per serving is cheaper than

2.40

per serving. So, Banquet Brothers has the better deal.

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