Math 2201 Chapter 8 Assignment Solutions
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Answer all questions on this sheet and show all workings for full credit.
1. In the month of May, Jessica sent 4216 text messages. During a one-week period, Patrick sent 1008
texts. Who has the higher text rate per day?
Assuming 31 days in the month,
Jessica
Patrick
4216
1008
31
7
136txts/day
144txts/day
Patrick had the higher text rate per day
2. Paper towels are sold in a 2-roll package for $2.49 and a 12-roll package for $12.99.
a) What package has the lower unit price?
2-pk roll
12-pk roll
2.49
12.99
2
12
$1.25/roll
$1.08/roll
The 12-roll pack has the lower unit price.
b) How much would you save by buying a 12-roll package rather than six 2-roll packages?
6 2.49 $14.94
14.94 12.99 $1.95
You would save $1.95
c) When deciding which package size is the better buy for you, what should you consider in
addition to unit price?
Size (storage space), strength, size of sheet, etc.