Jacob bought 7 shirts for $32.90. Kyle bought 12 shirts for $60.00.

Jacob paid _________ per shirt. (32.90 ÷ 7)

Kyle paid _______ per shirt (60 ÷ 12)

Kyle says that he paid less per shirt than Jacob. Is Kyle correct? Explain your answer.

Answer in complete sentences.

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Jacob:

$32.90 ÷ 7 = $4.70 per shirt.

$4.70 per shirt.

Jacob paid $4.70 per shirt. (32.90 ÷ 7)

Kyle:

$60 ÷ 12 = $5 per shirt.

$5 per shirt

Kyle paid $5 per shirt (60 ÷ 12)

Kyle says that he paid less per shirt than Jacob. Is Kyle correct? Explain your answer.

Kyle is incorrect. $5 is more than $4.70.  

$5 - $4.70 =

0.30 cent difference.