Final answer:
When calculated, the 18-ounce cereal box costs 22 cents per ounce, while the 14-ounce cereal box costs roughly 24 cents per ounce; hence the 18-ounce box is the better value. The correct answer is option C
Step-by-step explanation:
To determine the better value between the two breakfast cereal options provided, we calculate the cost per ounce for each option.
- For the 18 ounces at $3.99: $3.99 / 18 ounces = $0.221 per ounce, which can be rounded to 22 cents per ounce. Therefore, this matches with option C) 22 cents per ounce for 18 oz.
- For the 14 ounces at $3.29: $3.29 / 14 ounces = $0.235 per ounce, which can be rounded to 24 cents per ounce. This is none of the options provided, thus we have what seems to be a typo as none of the options is correct based on the calculation.
Given these calculations, the 18-ounce box at 22 cents per ounce is the better deal.