Question

Cottage cheese is being sold in different size containers. The sizes and prices are given below:

4 - 5 ounce containers for $5.00
1 - 12 ounce container for $3.24
1 - 16 ounce container for $4.19
Which container is the better buy?
a.
The 5 ounce container is the better buy.
b.
The 12 ounce container is the better buy.
c.
The 16ounce container is the better buy.
d.
The containers have the same unit price.

Answer 1

Answer is A

Explaination:

Answer 2

If the point of the assignment is to get the most amount of cheese per dollar the answer is a.

You just divide the price with the number of ounces you buy and that will give you the price per ounce.

a = 5/(4*5) = $0.25 per ounce
b = 3.24/12 = $0.27 per ounce
c = 4.19/16 = 0.261875

therefore a is the best bang for the buck

Hope this helps :)