Question

A certain shampoo is available in two sizes. A 14.2 ounce bottle costs $3.98. A 33.9 ounce bottle costs $9.98. Find the unit price for each size. Then state which size is the better buy based on the unit price. Round your answers to the nearest cent. Thank you!

Answer 1

The price per ounce for the 14.2 ounce bottle is $0.28. The price per ounce for the 33.9 ounce bottle is $0.29. Therefore, the 14.2 ounce bottle of shampoo Is the better buy.

You take the total price of the shampoo bottle and divide it by how many ounces there are to get the price per ounce.

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Answer 2

A 14.2 ounce bottle costs $3.98 is the better buy

Explanation:

Find the price per ounce for each

A 14.2 ounce bottle costs $3.98

3.98 /14.2 =.28028169 = .28 per ounce

A 33.9 ounce bottle costs $9.98

9.98/33.9 =.29439528 = .29 per ounce