Question

A 12-ounce sports drink costs $0.99, and a 16-ounce sports drink costs $1.19. Which size is the best buy?

Answer 1

The best buy is the 16-ounce drink

Explanation:

here, we see that,

12 ounce = 3/4 (16 ounce)

So, the price should reflect that,

i.e,

price of 12 ounce drink = 3/4 (price of 16 ounce drink)

By this metric,

Price of 12 ounce drink = 3/4 ( 1.19)

Price of 12 ounce drink = $0.8925

So, 12-ounce drink should cost $0.8925 but the actual drink costs $0.99,

So, it is more expensive than it should be,

So, the best buy is the 16-ounce drink