Question

The table shows the price of two cereal brands and the number of ounces per box. Which is the better price per ounce?

Cereal
Brand A
Ounces
18
Price
$2.50

Cereal
Brand B
Ounces
24
Price
$3.50

Answer 1

Answer:

The $2.50 bag.

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the unit cost for each brand:

$2.50

--------- = $0.139/ounce

18 oz.

and then:

$3.50

---------- = $0.146/ounce

24 oz.

The $2.50 bag is the better buy, based upon a lower unit cost.