A store sells packages of batteries. The package with the best deal has the highest ratio of number of batteries to total cost.Packages of BatteriesNumber of BatteriesTotal Cost3$85$812$2414$24Which package offers the best deal?

Compare the number of batteries per dollar for each package: 3 ÷ 8 = 0.375, 5 ÷ 8 = 0.625, 12 ÷ 24 = 0.5, and 14 ÷ 24 ≈ 0.583. The highest ratio is 0.625, so the 5-for-$8 package offers the best deal.

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