Boxes of fruit snacks are on sale at the grocery. the boxes are the same size. a family needs to purchase 24 boxes. there are 3 boxes for 5 dollars and 4 boxes for 6 dollars. which snacks should they purchase if they want to spend lesser amount? how much will they save?

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the given question we will find the price of 24 boxes using different rates of the boxes.

"If the rate is 3 boxes for 5 dollars."

∵ 3 boxes costs = $5

∴ 1 box costs =

∴ 24 boxes costs =

                            = $40.00

"If the rate is 4 boxes for 6 dollars"

∵ 4 boxes costs = $6.00

∴ 1 box will cost =

∴ 24 boxes will cost =

                                  = 6 × 6

                                  = $36

Therefore, snacks of 4 boxes for $6 will be economical and amount saved 40 - 36 = $4.00

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