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.