Question

An 8-ounce can of tomatoes costs $1.14.A 12-ounce can costs $1.75.Which can of tomatoes cost the least per ounce

Answer 1

8 oz costs less per ounce: each ounce is $0.14 and in the 12oz can each oz is $0.15

Answer 2

8-ounce can tomatoes costs the least per ounce.

Explanation:

Cost of an 8-ounce can of tomatoes = $1.14

cost per ounce of tomatoes =
`(1.14)/(8)`

= $0.1425 ≈ $0.14 per ounce

Cost of an 12-ounce can of tomatoes = $1.75

cost per ounce of tomatoes =
`(1.75)/(12)`

= $0.1458 ≈ $0.15 per ounce

Therefore, 8-ounce can of tomatoes cost the least per ounce.