Questions: This package of sliced cheese costs 2.97. How much would a package with 18 slices cost at the same price per slice? Explain or show your reasoning.

This package of sliced cheese costs 2.97.
How much would a package with 18 slices cost at the same price per slice? Explain or show your reasoning.

Transcript text: This package of sliced cheese costs $2.97. How much would a package with 18 slices cost at the same price per slice? Explain or show your reasoning.

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Calculate the price per slice

The package contains 11 slices and costs $2.97. Divide the total cost by the number of slices to find the price per slice: $2.97 / 11 slices = $0.27/slice

Step 2: Calculate the cost of 18 slices

An 18-slice package at the same price per slice would cost: 18 slices * $0.27/slice = $4.86