Question

You want to buy some beans. A 6​-ounce package costs ​$2.28. A 14​-ounce package costs ​$5.18. A 26​-ounce package costs ​$10.40. Which package is the best​ buy?

Answer 1

the 14-ounce package is the best deal because it is $0.37 per ounce, while the 6-ounce package is $0.38 per ounce, and the 26-ounce package is $0.40 per ounce.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The best buy is the 14-oz package at $0.37/oz.

Explanation:

6​-ounce package costs ​$2.28:

$2.28 / 6 oz = $0.38/oz

14​-ounce package costs ​$5.18:

$5.18 / 14 = $0.37/oz

26​-ounce package costs ​$10.40:

$10.40 / 26 oz = $0.40/oz

Answer: The best buy is the 14-oz package at $0.37/oz.