Question

Jenny wants to buy cereal that comes in large and small boxes. the 32-ounce box costs $4.16, and the 14-ounce box costs $2.38. Which box is less expensive per ounce?

Answer 1

The 32-ounce would because of the unit price. The unit price of the 32-ounce box is $0.1300. The unit price of the 14-ounce box is $0.1700. I hope this answer helps you out! :)

Answer 2

The large box is less expensive per ounce.


large box small box
cost 4.16 2.38
content 32oz 14oz

cost/oz 0.13 0.17
*4.16/32 *2.38/14

The large box is less expensive than the small box. The large box is cheaper by 0.04 per ounce.