Mini muffins cost $3:00 per dozen Andre says I have $2:00 so I can afford 8 muffins Elena says I want to get 16 muffins so I’ll need to pay $4:00 do u agree with either both or neither of them explain the reason
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the statement:
Mini muffins cost $3.00 per dozen Andre says I have $2.00 so I can afford 8 muffins Elena says I want to get 16 muffins so I’ll need to pay $4.00
Determine if their reasoning is correct.
Solution:
In order to determine if their reasoning is correct, we must first find the cost of each muffin. This can be done by dividing 12 which is one dozen to $3.
= $3/12
= $0.25 per muffin.
To prove if Andre is correct, we multiply 8 by 0.25.
= (8)($0.25)
= $2
Andre's reasoning is correct.
To prove Elena's reasoning, we multiply 16 by 0.25
= (16)($0.25)
= $4
Final answer:
Both their reasons are correct.