Question

Which of the following is the best buy? a 16 oz bag of rice for $2.42 a 12 oz box of rice for $1.93 a 6 oz box of rice for $0.90 a 9 oz box of rice $1.25

Answer 1

Divide 2.42$ by 16oz=.15125
Divide 1.93$ by 12oz=.1608333333
Divide 0.90$ by 6oz=.15
Divide 1.25$ by 9oz=.1388888889
So the cheapest per ounce would be the 9oz box of rice for $1.25