Question

Which of the following is the best buy?

A. a 16 oz bag of rice for $2.42
B. a 12 oz box of rice for $1.93
C. a 6 oz box of rice for $0.90
D. a 9 oz box of rice $1.25

Answer 1

D. Because when you divide the price by the amount of ounces you get how much it cost per ounce and D cost less per ounce than the other choices

Answer 2

Option D.

Explanation:

Option A. a 16 oz bag of rice for $2.42

Therefore, unit rate of the rice will be =
`(2.42)/(16) = 0.151` per oz

Option B. a 12 oz box of rice for $1.93

Unit rate of the rice will be =
`(1.93)/(12) = 0.160` per oz

Option C. a 6 oz box of rice for $0.90

Unit rate of the rice will be =
`(0.90)/(6) = 0.15` per oz

Option D. a 9 oz box of rice for $1.25

Unit rate of the rice will be =
`(1.25)/(9) = 0.138` per oz

Therefore, Option D would be best buy.