Question

An 8-ounce box of Crispy Crackers costs $1.59 and a 32-ounce box costs $6.79. Which box is the better buy?

A) 8 oz for $0.20/oz
B) 32 oz for $0.21/oz
C) 8 oz for $5.03/oz
D) 32 oz for $4.71/oz

Answer 1

A.

8 oz for 0.20/oz

Explanation:

1.59 divided by 8 is =0.198

That rounds to 0.20.

The cost of an 8-ounce box of Crispy Crackers is 0.20/oz.

32 divided by 6.79 = 4.71

The cost of a 32-ounce box cost is 4.71/oz

0.20 < 4.71