Question

An online retailer sells two packages of protein bars. Package 10−pack of 2.3 ounce bars 12−pack of 1.6 ounce bars Cost ($) 17.35 16.97 Which package has the better price per bar?

Answer 1

I heard that before, where did you see that, and 10 packs

Answer 2

Package 10−pack of 2.3 ounce bars has the better price per bar

Explanation:

Case 1) Package 10−pack of 2.3 ounce bars Cost ($) 17.35

Cost of Package 10−pack of 2.3 ounce bars = 17.35

Cost of Package 1−pack of 1 ounce bars =
`(17.35)/(10 * 2.3)`

=
`0.7543`

2) 12−pack of 1.6 ounce bars Cost ($)16.97

Cost of Package 12−pack of 1.6 ounce bars = 16.97

Cost of Package 1−pack of 1 ounce bars =
`(16.97)/(12 * 1.6)`

=
`0.8838`

Hence Package 10−pack of 2.3 ounce bars has the better price per bar