Question

A breakfast cereal comes in two different sized packages. The 8-ounce box costs $2.88, while the 12-ounce box costs $3.60. Which box is the better buy? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

the 2 8 oz boxes

Explanation:

is cheaper

Answer 2

The 8-ounce box costs $2.88, while the 12-ounce box costs $3.60

First Box

The 8-ounce box costs $2.88

cost of 8 ounce box = 2.88

cost of 1 ounce box =
`(2.88)/(8)=0.36`

Cost of 1 ounce of first box = $0.36

Second Box

The 12-ounce box costs $3.60

cost of 12 ounce box = 3.60

cost of 1 ounce box =
`(3.60)/(12)=0.3`

Cost of 1 ounce of second box = $0.3

The cost of 1 ounce of first box is greater than the cost of 1 ounce of second box. So second box is better to by

12-ounce box costs $3.60 is better to buy