SOLUTION: A package of 250 paper plates costs $2.20. At what price would a package of 100 plates have a lower price per plate.

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Question 990184: A package of 250 paper plates costs $2.20. At what price would a package of 100 plates have a lower price per plate.
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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$2.20/250 plates=$0.0088/plate
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At the same price, 100 plates would cost:
(100 plates)($0.0088)= $0.88
ANSWER: At any price lower than $0.88,
the package of 100 would have a lower price per plate.