Question

Kyle is shopping for his favorite

cereal at the grocery store. The
9 ounce box costs $2.52 while the 12 ounce box costs $3.60. Which is the better deal? How much will he save per ounce?
For an example i’m going to use answer A as example BTW
9 oz.; 2 cents/ oz. The / between cents and oz. Means per ounce

Answer 1

Answer: 9oz pack is better. C.

Explanation:

9 ounces=$2.52

3 ounces=$0.84

1 ounce=$0.28

12 ounces=$3.60

3 ounces=$1.20

1 ounces=$0.30

0.30-0.28=0.02

3 ounces cost more for the 12oz pack than the 9oz pack.

Answer 2

The nine ounce box is the better deal.

Explanation:

Kyle will save 2 cents/oz.