Question

While shopping for supplies for the party, she is trying to decide which soda is the better deal. She can buy a 138 ounce bottle of soda for $3.20 or she can buy twelve 12ounce cans of cola for $3.60. Find the unit rate for the bottle.

Find the unit rate for the cans.

Answer 1

The unit rate for the bottle is $0.023/oz

The unit rate for the cans is $0.025/oz

Answer 2

The unit rate for the bottle is $0.023/oz

The unit rate for the cans is $0.025/oz

Explanation:

Cans oz/can Total oz Price ($) Cost ($/oz)

1 138 138 3.20 $0.023

12 12 144 3.60 $0.025

The unit rate for the bottle is $0.023/oz

The unit rate for the cans is $0.025/oz