Solving a Problem With More Than 1 Step: Math

At sam's office supply a pack of three colour inkjet containers cost $216. At Ink World the same ink costs $79 each. Who has the better deal?

1. First isolate what the problem is asking of us. Use a highlighter or pencil to circle the important parts.

2. Write these facts somewhere else on the page, with a label of what they are.

3. Figure out the operation or operations you need to do and the order you need to do them in.

4. Show all the steps in a clear order.

5. Include words with your answer.