Question

A certain product has a unit price of 9.5 cents per ounce. The product sells in bottles of 14 ounces and is priced at $1.30. As compared to the unit price, the $1.30 price of the 14-ounce bottle _____.

Answer 1

If the unit price is 9.5 cents (round to 0.10), then the $1.30 for 14 oz is cheaper:
1.30 ÷ 14 = 0.092 (round to 0.09)

Answer 2

As compared to the unit price, the $1.30 price of the 14-ounce bottle = 0.885 cents

Explanation:

Number of bottles in which the product is sold = 14

The bottles are priced at $1.30

So, 14 ounces are priced at $1.30

⇒ 1 ounce bottle will be priced at 0.09

Now, The product has a unit price of 9.5 cents per ounce

⇒ As compared to the unit price, the $1.30 price of the 14-ounce bottle = 0.09 × 9.5

Therefore, As compared to the unit price, the $1.30 price of the 14-ounce bottle = 0.885 cents