Soft Drinks Orange Two 24-packs for $20; one 24-pack for $15 Root Beer One 24-pack for $18 Cream Soda One 12-pack for $10 A consumer needs to purchase at least 60 soft drinks for a picnic. Which of the following combinations is the most cost-effective?
A. 2 packs of Orange and 1 pack of Cream Soda
B. 3 packs of Orange
C. 2 packs of Root Beer and 1 pack of Cream Soda
D. 5 packs of cream Soda
To find the cheapest option, we find the amount the consume will spend for each option given.:
2 packs of Orange and 1 pack of Cream Soda will cost $20 + $10 = $30
3 Packs of Orange will cost $20+$15=$35
2 packs of Root Beer and 1 pack of Cream Soda will cost 2($18)+$10= $46
5 packs of cream Soda will cost 5($10)=$50
From the above evaluation, the cheapest option will cost the consumer $30.
Thus, buying 2 packs of Orange and 1 pack of Cream Soda will be cheaper to purchase compared to other options.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: Which of the following is the value of x in the equation below. (|2x - 4| - 10 = 2)
A. x=4 or x=-8
B. x=-4 or x=8
C. x=-2 or x=1
D. x=-3 or x=5
Answer Explanation
Explanation:
We need to find the value of x from the given equation. First, we move the value of 10 to the right-hand side of the equation.
Add 10 to both sides of the equation
Next, we apply the absolute rule:
If
, a>0, then u=a or u=-aIn this case a=12, which is greater 0. Then, the first condition becomes
Solving for x
The second condition becomes
Solving for x
Then, the value of x is -4 or 8.
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Q #2: The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that the slope of a wheelchair ramp be no greater than 1:10. Which of the following is the minimum length of a ramp needed to provide access to a door that is 2.3 feet above the sidewalk?
A. 23 feet
B. 14 feet
C. 32 feet
D. 30 feet
Answer Explanation
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Q #3: Which of the following is the decimal equivalent of 9/25?
A. 36
B. 0.36
C. 3.6
D. 0.25
Answer Explanation
9/25 is the same as 9÷25. Using the calculator, we get 0.36.
Thus, 9/25 in decimal form is 0.36.
