Question

A 32-ounce jar of a barbecue sauce costs $8.00, while an 8-ounce jar of the same

sauce costs $4.00. How much less does Jennifer pay per ounce by purchasing
the jar that costs less per ounce?

Answer 1

Jennifer would save $0.25 per ounce.

Explanation:

With the 32-ounce jar, the price per ounce is $0.25 per ounce. With the 8-ounce jar, the price is $0.50 per ounce. Jennifer would do better to buy the 32-ounce jar, as she would save $0.25 per ounce with that choice.