Ms. Jennette's Math Intervention Group 'What's the Deal!'

At Store A, the cost for shampoo is $6.67 per box. Each box has a $0.75 off coupon attached that you can use for each box. At Store B, the cost is $8.79 per box. Buy 2, get the 3rd one FREE.

1) If I want to get 3 boxes of this shampoo, which one is the best deal ?

• a) Store A

• b) Store B

2) If there is a 9% sales tax, what is the TOTAL cost for 3 boxes of shampoo ?

• a) $19.36

• b) $19.16

• c) $17.76

• d) $17.58

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

3) At the store today my favorite catsup cost $2.78 per bottle. OR I could get a 2 bottle pack for $5.98. If I want 2 bottles, which is the best deal?

• a) 2 bottles for $2.78 each

• b) 2 bottle pack for $5.98

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

4) How much tax will you pay on the 'best deal' price in question 3 ?

• a) $0.50

• b) $0.54

• c) $0.75

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

5) At the grocery store, my favorite green peas in a 4 can pack is $4.16. A single can is $0.79. If I want 4 cans, which is the best deal ?

• a) 4 pack at $4.16

• b) 4 cans at $0.79 each

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

6) What is the difference in cost between the 4 pack and 4 single cans ?

• a) $0.85

• b) $1.00

• c) $0.65

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3

7) My son works at a grocery store. At his store their bath tissue is $2.65 a 4 roll pack or $7.29 for a 12 roll pack. I want 12 rolls of tissue. How many 4 roll packs will equal 12 rolls ?

• a) 4

• b) 2

• c) 3

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

What is the best deal on the toilet paper ?

• a) buying 4 roll packs at $2.65 each

• b) buying the 12 roll pack for $7.29

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

9) What is your favorite video game ?

10) What book are you currently reading ?