Question

A box of 14 raisins cost $2.94 while a box of 12 sunflower seed bags cost $2.40.

Which one is the better deal, based on the unit price?

Answer 1

the sunflower seeds are a better deal when comparing unit price. The real question is why are we comparing raisins to sunflower seeds?

Explanation:

14 raisins costs $2.94

This is $0.21 per raisin.

12 sunflower seed bags costs $2.40

That's $0.20 per bag.