Question

Laundry detergent as price 20 ounces for $3.40 or 14 ounces for $2.10 what is the unit rate of the laundry detergent that is the better value?

Answer 1

The better deal is 14 ounces for $2.10 and is $0.15

Answer 2

14 ounces for $2.10 is the better value

Explanation:

Laundry detergent as price 20 ounces for $3.40.

The unit price of the detergent =
`(3.40)/(20)`

= $0.17 per ounce.

Another laundry detergent as price 14 ounces for $2.10

The unit price of the detergent =
`(2.10)/(14)`

= $0.15 per ounce.

Second deal of 14 ounces for $2.10 ounces is the better value.