Question

Which until rate is the lowest price per ounce

Choice A:5 ounces of raisins for $1.49


Choice B :12 ounces of raisins for $3.59


A.choices A
B. choices B
C. the unit rates are equal
D.the unit rates cannot be determined

example how you go the answer

Answer 1

Choice A, because would equal $3.576 for 12 ounces!

Answer 2

Choice A has the lowest unit rate.


Choice A: 0.298 per oz.
Choice B: 0.2991 per oz.

You want to know how much each individual ounce costs, so you divide the price by the ounces to see how much each ounce costs.

1.49 divided by 5 is 0.298
3.59 divided by 12 is 0.29166...