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A fabricator offers 5-day delivery for $100 or 10-day delivery for $70. You need 50 PCBs. Which option is cheaper per PCB?

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A fabricator offers 5-day delivery for $100 or 10-day delivery for $70. You need 50 PCBs. Which option is cheaper per PCB?
A$2 per PCB for 5-day delivery
B$1.40 per PCB for 10-day delivery
C$3 per PCB for 5-day delivery
D$1 per PCB for 10-day delivery
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Calculate cost per PCB for 5-day delivery

    $100 ÷ 50 PCBs = $2 per PCB.
  2. Step 2: Calculate cost per PCB for 10-day delivery

    $70 ÷ 50 PCBs = $1.40 per PCB.
  3. Final Answer:

    $1.40 per PCB for 10-day delivery -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Cheaper option = $1.40 per PCB [OK]
Quick Trick: Divide total cost by quantity to find per PCB price [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Mixing total cost with per PCB cost
  • Ignoring delivery time impact
  • Incorrect division

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