Question

Starbucks sells their coffee for $3.36 for 24 ounces

OR
Circle K sells their coffee for $2.40 for 16 ounces

Which is a better buy and by how much?

Answer 1

starbucks is a better by because they each sell one ounce for the same price. from starbucks you get more ounces for the same price as you would at circle k

Explanation:

starbucks: 24 / 336 = $0.07

1 ounce sells for about $0.07

circle k: 16 / 240 = 0.066 = (rounded) 0.07

1 ounce sells for about $0.07

Answer 2

Starbucks by 1 cent difference.

Explanation:

Divide: 3.36 divided by 24 to find Starbucks. You get 14 cents per ounce

Divide: 2.40 divided by 16 to find Circle K. You get 15 cents per ounce

Compare: Starbucks is cheaper by 1 cent.