Question

which is less expensive per ounce, 16 ounces of colby cheese for 7.75 or 24 ounces of american cheese for 10.25.

Answer 1

The American cheese is less expensive per ounce.

Explanation:

For the Colby cheese:

Cost = $7.75 for 16 ounces

=> Cost per ounce = $7.75 / 16 ounces ≈ $0.4844 per ounce

For the American cheese:

Cost = $10.25 for 24 ounces

=> Cost per ounce = $10.25 / 24 ounces ≈ $0.4271 per ounce

So, 16 ounces of Colby cheese cost approximately $0.4844 per ounce, while 24 ounces of American cheese cost approximately $0.4271 per ounce.