Question

You want to buy some noodles .An 8-ounce package costs ​$2.64. A 14​-ounce package costs ​$4.34. A ​26-ounce package costs ​$8.32. Which package is the best​ buy?

Answer 1

If you can figure out the cost per ounce for the three cases, you can identify the one that is more in budget.

a) An 8-ounce package costs ​$2.64.

1 ounce package costs 8/2.64 = 3.03

b) A 14​-ounce package costs ​$4.34

1 ounce package costs 14/4.34 = 3.23

c) A ​26-ounce package costs ​$8.32

1 ounce package costs 26/8.32 = 3.13

the best buy package is "8-ounce package"